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Hmmmm, that sounds like your suspicion is right, but obviously I can't say for sure. The Renovo waterproofer isn't as hydrophobic as Fabsil for sure, and I use Fabsil predominantly because most people don't buy the kit that's used here (this was owner supplied). I use Fabsil for the same reason as you, it beads, it works well and it's not hay expensive either. With regards other ceramic coating...that sounds most dubious. There are some that just sheet more than bead, but it's not even been 4 months yet since the install, which makes me think the previous person just used a sealant with "ceramic" in it 😔 - was there any water behaviour?

@@SuperchargedLlama thank you for your swift reply sweet cheeks. No water behaviour at all, I didn’t expect much until maybe the contact wash rinse but there was none. I’m stunned. But because the customer took it to a very reputable detailer within our area he can do no wrong. I’ve seen Koch PW give more water behaviour after four months than the so called coating applied to this vehicle. It makes me angry that people are charging a grand for not even a full Valet and getting away with it. Even the roof after a deep clean and re-proof four months prior was in a sad state. Thank you again darling. Much love

@paulclark22 that is appalling isn't it. I've had something similar in the past, where they'd had it polished and the previous detailer has just left bugger trails all over it. Charged them a bit too dissimilar amount to what you're saying and was done in half a day or something (they were baulking at my quote of 1.5-2 days even before seeing the state of it).

I've since tried Kamikaze No5 (which I've got a video on), which is far better at removing waxes and sealants. Pricey though, and I do still enjoy Wash+ for giving something a really good deep clean.

You really don't understand how PIR works. This is actually one of the best reviews you've seen.

Sorry pal but that is how it works you just don't understand basic mathematics....

@@mcspooney Enlighten me; I could be wrong and am happy to be corrected. I am also high dubious.

I can't remember but I thought that was in the video? Only on the super wide view I think

Thank you for saying that darling, very much appreciated!

spread by machine, the Turbo6 was incredibly thin already, by the end I was using just two pea size blobs per panel....it's just a bit rubbish compared to other options on the market now. I really like GT products, Decon shampoo and Koch Vb are basically the same, really flexible and great to use. What other ones would you like to know about? I've used a few, but not all.

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Aha, that's fantastic!

Thank you darling! They were very pleased as you'd imagine, I don't think they thought I'd be able to get it looking as good as it was!

You're absolutely welcome, do let me know how you get on with it. I think it's great of course, but it's good to hear from other people as well.

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment, that's really appreciated.

And I love you darling! Have you had a chance to play with your rotary? I keep having other stuff come up when I want to try it, hopefully stuff will calm down soon so I can have a practice.

Glad you enjoyed it dude, and that you're also finding Pol Star to be as good as I am. I have got the same issue as you with regards to dressings. I love the look of Dash Serum, but having it on the doors is a real mare isn't it, as it gets wet and goes streaky, same as the footwells. It's superb on the dash itself though. The Infinity Wax interior QD is pretty good, definitely a bit shinier than satin, but it seems to work well and you're cleaning and dressing all in one, which is a useful trait. You've got me thinking though, I wonder if Plastic Coat from Infinity Wax, their long lasting bumper and trim treatment, would work well on the interior....I shall have to try. Will make a video of course.

@SuperchargedLlama I never even thought of using an exterior product like that on the interior. Is plastic coat water based, could it be knocked down.... got me thinking now 🤔.

@SuperchargedLlama I never even thought of using an exterior product like that on the interior. Is plastic coat water based, could it be knocked down.... got me thinking now 🤔.

@@decker0373 I reckon it's solvent based. Let me do a side by side on the van as it's got the shiniest plastics known to man, proper old school hard ones. It'll be a great test, I'll 50/50 the door with GT for a really tough comparison. I reckon the Plastic Coat is solvent based as it's ceramic infused (I believe). I've actually just done all the plastics on my motorbike with it, loads of different types and materials there so it'll be interesting to see how it fares.

@SuperchargedLlama looking forward to your test result

Agreed. Direct on to the panel leaves you so much product in one place, doesn't it?

Agreed, the end result looks absolutely brilliant, but too much swearing is required during the application 😂 I've not tried Mitchell and King but I really like Nova Lustre, which looks just as good as Turbo 6, but is a spray and wipe product, so easy to use and leaves such a nice finish.

@@SuperchargedLlama just looked it up and will not be trying 😂 At that price not surprised it’s good! Thanks for the reply, have a good weekend 🤟🏻

I'll do my best 🤘 I've actually settled on these products after trying many others over the years. A viable alternative is Garage Therapy Decon Shampoo and their interior cleaner.

I agree with you entirely, and it's the only foam lance I can do it relaliably as well due to the ratchet mechanism and the numbers.

Thanks as always darling!

It's the aero isn't it? Whatever they've done to give them such good efficiency seems to really drag the dirt on to the back of the car!

You've got some great options there dude. I've got the Ava P57 Easy as well as I use that when washing my cars at home. Of the option's you've listed I would go with the Nilfisk E150 Xtra because that's got an induction motor, like you're old E145 - that's the reason it's lasted so long. The universal motors in the C line Nilfisks and the Ava GO and Easy models are good, but they won't last as long as that Nilfisk will.

@@SuperchargedLlama Have you tested the AVA Easy P60 ? it's replacing the P57. The 10 year warranty on the AVA is also tempting as I dont mind doing the 5 year service myself to gain another 5 years as I enjoy stripping things down and getting my hands dirty.. The motor on my old E145 is still running, the issues its showing is the lance has developed a leak at the midway joint, I tried new O rings but it still leaked so I think the actual lance needs replacing, and its also started to pulse a lot and cut out, I have to switch it off , pull out the hose and reconnect everything for it to re-start, all signs that it needs a new start-stop valve, which after taking a peep inside is a bit of a faff to replace as Nilfisk used a different motor on the E140.2, the other washers in the E140 range are a doddle to strip . I could replace these bits but after over 7 years of service other bits might start to play up and I'll just be throwing money at it ! Thing is as well, I have MS so these days I need something that I can manage weight wise, the old E140 is a bit of an heavy piece of kit, and looking at specs the new E150 it's a bit heavier, where as the AVA P60 Easy is a light weight but with decent punch, in fact it has better flow rate than the E150. I've been online reading reviews and watching videos for 3 days solid trying to make a decision 😵‍💫. My biggest gripe on the P60 Easy is the lack of on board storage when its folded up, theres basically no storage for the nozzles & bottle, and the lance sticks up vertical , so even though the handle folds away, the lance sticks up in the air so the foldaway handle is pointless because all of the storage is built into the handle which cant fold away with the nozzles & bottle attached, I cant understand how the AVA designers missed that one ?

So, bit of an update. I opted for the AVA P60 Easy. It arrived today, easy to set up, nothing to screw together just clip some of the bits together. First thoughts though not great . Pros : looks good, light enough to carry, heavy enough not to topple over, easy to operate. Cons: Without doubt not as powerful as my old Nilfisk E140 even though the spec is slightly higher on the AVA, the vario nozzle wont touch dirty pavers you have to use the turbo nozzle , my old Nilfisk would clean the patio with ease using the vario & turbo nozzle. As mentioned previously poor storage when folded away. The turbo nozzle actually broke within 20 minutes refusing to spin, I tried stripping it apart and cleaning but no joy, so contacted the retailer for a replacement. I might even send the whole unit back if it fails to impress over the next few days, so far I'm really not impressed at all. Early days but I think the AVA's are built to look fancy but behind the razzmatazz of fancy styling combined with the snazzy bright colours & extending lances they'er a bit of a let down in performance and a build quality . The AVA Easy P60 reminds me of my neighbours son's Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 that he's tarted up with a colourful paint job, wide wheels and a noisy exhaust, it actually looks nice, but under all the tarty stuff its still a 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa !!!!!

@@jactac879 That's an odd one about the turbo nozzle, I can only imagine it's got something stuck inside that's preventing the ball from spinning round or something like that? I've absolutely abused mine and had no issues at all (when I say abused, I mean completely submerged in mud and bashing it against the bottom of the drainage channel). That aside, I think all your other points are absolutely valid and I'm not surprised. Your previous Nilfisk was definitely built to a higher standard than the Ava for sure (and perhaps any Ava). I do think the biggest faux pas with the Easy is that, when folded, there's no storage for anything - I can understand the lance not being stowable, but the nozzles and stuff?! Niflisk's solution is, think, more elegant in its simplicity. But the hose is shorter, their trigger gun is much bigger and you really need a stubby one to replace it (increasing the cost again) and the foam lance that's bundled is crap.....but the actual pressure washer is much better.

@@SuperchargedLlama , yeah I agree about the Nilfisk foam lance it is very poor, thing is with these pressure washers the end user has to look for something that is going to fit their needs. For me it's more about DIY tasks such as patio/decking cleaning, yes I might use the foam lance now and then but if I'm honest it would be thrown in the back of the shed and forgotten about probably. Cleanstore are sending a new nozzle which I'll try but I think the whole thing will probably go back over the next few days. I am wondering though is the lack of power on the AVA due to it having a universal motor and my old Nilfisk having the induction motor, even though the AVA had a slightly higher spec at 145 bar /500 low rate, and the Nilfisk 140 bar 432 flow rate, both are around 2.1watt, in fact the AVA is 2.2 watt and the Nilfisk is 2.0 watt. The kick on the lance when the Nilfisk was started was clearly obvious, but the AVA is hardly noticeable. The more I'm adding here the more I'm thinking of just packing it back up tonight 🤔

You're welcome! Comments like this are really motivating to keep making content so I really appreciate them.

Yeah I can understand that, particularly with it being head mounted - I need to find a better solution for interiors for filming 👍

​@SuperchargedLlama yes please, I got car sick after a few minutes! Probably OK at a slower speed.

360 camera?? ​@@SuperchargedLlama

@@joshalexander2796 that's what I'm mulling over. Pricey though, and I don't make much money out of this. It might be where I go when the GoPro stops being good OR I make a bit more money and can invest, it's the logical answer really.

I can say for sure that this is an absolute monster! That square of my patio that I did is easily the cleanest bit even a year on.

They may well do, there's a lot of people out there who only clean their car once or twice a year. Not something that would occur to us, but many people don't prioritise it. And they often have spotless houses!

They're so good - I do tend to keep that mitt just for the leather (although I stray on to door pillars sometimes 😅) - I've found it really speeds up the process.

@@SuperchargedLlama yeah the speeds up the process is the Patti was thinking of, should make doing my suv interior far easier and quicker too 👍👍👍

@@SuperchargedLlama scrubber mit link goes to a car wash scrub block, I shall keep looking 👍👍👍👍

@@WEZ4136 nuts! Didn't check the link as I've had it for ages. This is the one detailersunited.co.uk/product/interior-scrubbing-mitt/

@@SuperchargedLlama thanks buddy, I found a 3 pack on amazon with finger slot 👍👍👍👍

Work smarter eh? But yeah, you'd have thought the body would be "conditioned" by now, wouldn't you?

@@SuperchargedLlama It’s hard work on the body alot of people have no idear 😂

Thanks for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it, little comments like this are just as enjoyable as people leaving long ones with questions 🤘

This is a really good question regarding the compressor. I'd personally go for 100L if it had the chance again, although I would definitely get the silent one as you barely know it's on. I've got a full review of said compressor on my channel and I compared it to the standard one. It's alright with the vortex gun, but the Slim's version or the Tornador empties it so quickly. A bit quicker than the genuine Tornador too.

@@SuperchargedLlama awesome input thank you. And I bet it would be really annoying if you had the loud one and it was constantly filling. Thank you. Will have a look at the compressor review. 👍

Excellent, thank you. And sorry about the faux Pas on the link - I've added it now, but it's here for you too tinyurl.com/msjdnhmd

That's excellent to hear, let me know how you get on 👍

Thanks dude and good luck tomorrow dude, what model is it you're working on?

This is a really good question. I'd say Vb is really different to SF, it's more like Garage Therapy Decon as they are both caustic (mildly) where as SF isn't. Vb is an incredibly heavy strength detergent, not quite a TFR though. It's a cracking pre-wash and shampoo, really versatile, you can use it as APC as well. SF is definitely a better snow foam, but this is so flexible all round. I've got a video comparing all three. I haven't yet used the new Touch-Less but I have it in my basket for my ever expanding next order. I went with GT Snow V2 last time and I've found that to be absolutely brilliant!

@@SuperchargedLlama I so much appreciate the nice long explanation! Your channel is becoming one of my favorites and I hope u keep cranking out the videos 🤞.. I'm curious tho, when you say SF is a better snow foam, is that because it foams better and you get that nice thick foam? I think I'm gonna try the Koch VB ( multi-star in USA). I'm hoping that it can become my main pre-spray for 95% of my customers vehicles at 1% PIR in the detail keg. It's $60 for 5 liters here and at 1% PIR , that will last me awhile and I'll for sure get my money's worth! I did watch all of your videos comparing all the pre-foams and it was absolutely fantastic! Heck I've probably watched them 5 times each 😂. I really enjoyed your video series on those pre-foam comparisons.

It hadn't actually been cleaned, no, and it was about 9 months old I think. They won the auction but it took months for us to find a decent slot so it got dirtier and dirtier. But man.... kids can make some mess! Check this one out, it was like this every month. czcams.com/video/v_oS0FQ0A9Y/video.html

Pol Star is a different blend of surfactants which, I believe, leave a little bit of protection behind. From my experience it is a phenomenal leather and alcantara cleaner, but I use it on every surface inside a car. It foams up well, which is a useful trait for leather cleaning as it can dwell without wetting out the leather - particularly useful for perforated stuff. I use Pol Star at 1:20 for the vast majority of the time btw, it's incredibly capable. GS isn't really leather safe, but it's good on fabric as it's lower foaming than others, which if you're doing a wet vac extraction is a real bonus as it doesn't fill the tank with foam, triggering the float valve and making you empty the tank sooner.

That doesn't sound normal at all, no.

I don't think the findings are relevant if you're not using it for pre-wash with strong alkaline or acidic foams. Drying out doesn't really impact a shampoo's ability to do it's job as it reactivates with water; with a pre-wash it can stop the chemicals from doing anything (at best) or cause chemical staining (at worse).

You're very welcome! Since making this I've found the odd citrus that performs a bit better than the VP, but they still don't touch Surfex.

⁠​​⁠yeah I’ve always just default used VP defo gonna try bilt hamber this time. 👌I know the wheel cleaner is untouchable so this shouldn’t let me down

@@mozzie1986 Surfex is mega strong, you dilute it far more than any other product I've used!

It's definitely car safe, you use it at 1-3% dilution, so that's easy to work out in a pump sprayer or in your bucket, but if you're doing it in a foam cannon you'll need to do your PIR calculation

@@SuperchargedLlama mate what are the specs of your pressure washer may be they are similar to mine. I have the Krenzla 1.7 gpm. Can’t be that much off.

@@alexk5157 I've got a Karcher HD 4/8 and an Ava Easy P57 which are both really different. The Karcher, when the MTM sgs35 and pf22.2 requires 15L to empty the 1L foam bottle, the Ava, with their foam cannon, takes 10L. So to get 2% in the Karcher is needs 300ml, but that would be 3% in the Ava. The panel impact ratio is really easy to work out, but definitely make sure you do it as the variance is pretty big.

@@SuperchargedLlama I don’t have the right scale haha

@@alexk5157 you can convert the volumes from gallons to litres, and ml to OZ, bit of extra maths for sure.

Thanks 👍 I was interested in seeing how different all the products were. I've just used the new version of Infinity Wax Incinerate and that's done a great job too! I used it neat though and I want to try it at different dilutions to see where it stops being effective.

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It's funny you mention that, because I've got the same coating and I'm about to do my wheels, but one of them is going to be 50/50 with Synergy 2 in order test the marketing claims that you need a wheel specific coating. I believe you do, but I want to test it out to see! As such, I'll have some left so I'll get try doing it on the trim too.

This Nilfisk P200 if I had the money, or the Ava P57 Easy of it didn't have the budget.

That's a great shout! Moonlight is such a versatile product.

Thank you darling!

Let me know how you get on. I think it seems scarier to people than it is in practice. Hopefully this shows you that it isn't so bad 👍