HALFORDS NEW ADVANCED CAR CLEANING RANGE REVIEW WASH AND PROTECT
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- In this video I use 4 of the Halfords Newest Advanced Car Cleaning Chemicals and give my usual honest feedback on them.
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Brilliant and thorough review!!
Just discovered your channel and immediately subbed.
Good to see these types of product reviews aimed more at the home retailer rather than professionals, although as you’ve rightly pointed out, some products aren’t as cost effective as some others (like the pre-wash).
Looking forward to future reviews 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you for subscribing!!, glad you liked the video 😃
@@GMDetails You’re welcome!!
Gone through some of your other reviews, especially the Karcher pressure washer ones.
I’ve got an ‘old’ K5 (2012) which is still serving me well, but it’s good to see how the newer ones perform especially from professional detailers like yourself. I fully agreee on the standard hoses!! They’re TERRIBLE!! 🤦🏾♂️. Karcher really need to stop using those plastic crappy things and use better quality rubber ones as you’ve suggested.
Top channel 👍🏾👍🏾
@@vibez_kru01 thanks again!! 🙏
Loved the little intro at the beginning. You always have something little like that to kick off your videos which i love. The ramge really does look solid. Iv tried a few but yet to try the G&T and the Ceramic sealant so ill pick some up.
Thanks Andy, I’ve got the G&T as well but I’ve not seen any tar on my car for so long , when I do I’ll give it a try 😅
A great review, thanks for taking the time to post. 👍👍
Thank you 👌
Quality video Graeme & the Halfords products look great. Going to have to give them a try. Well done mate👍
Thanks Martin, good to hear from you mate, hope you’re keeping well 👋
@@GMDetailsall good thanks 👍
Great video Graeme, really good demonstration of each of the products used. I’ve yet to try any of the range and being honest I probably won’t get round to it any time soon however I can see why someone would walk into Halfords and buy them.
Thanks Dave, I mean they’re a whole lot better offering then the usual coloured water, they’ve gone to the effort of listening to what people want in a range of car cleaning products, I’d like to see larger quantities available and maybe a good regular wheel cleaner rather than a super strong one
Great video thank you. I picked up some of their Citrus pre-wash yesterday (thought let's give it a go) and looking forward to trying that out. Agree the Wheel Cleaner is great but havnet tried any of the others.
Thanks mate, yeah it’s def an upgrade from the watery crap they usually sell, finally something decent from a chain store 👍 come back and let me know how you get on with the citrus will you?
Yet another fantastic video Graeme - I share the same thoughts on this range although I've yet to try the spray sealant (and ive actually yet to tey touch-on too!!) But it looks decent and i can see why people are turning more and more to those types of products!
Fantastic editing and crystal clear information as always mate 👍🏼👌🏼
Thanks Mark!, I’m surprised there hasn’t been many videos on the new range, I’m looking forward to trying out the tar remover (might do a wee comparison on a few)
Yeah these sealants are quickly becoming the new wax approach , quick and easy to use, the millennial of the detailing world 🤣🤣
@@GMDetails 🤣🤣
Great real world demo and no snobbinesh using these product,s.
Thank you very much 👍
Enjoyable video. Especially as many reviewers seem too afraid to go near Halfords. Another product from Halfords that you could have used to good effect on the wheels Is their glove mitt. Works wonders on the back of the spokes and fits either hand. Around 5 quid.
Thanks Adrian, appreciate the feedback mate!, I don’t know what’s going on with reviewers at the moment, some of the bigger ones seem to be taking payments for positive promotional videos and that’s not a review in my book!
The glove mitt sounds a handy thing indeed!
As others have said I don’t think you’ll find any professional detailers using these products as they don’t exactly scream “street cred” with a Halfords logo on but it’s a shame really because having used them a few times now they really are great value for money and do exactly as they say they do on the bottle, the ceramic foam sealant is a personal fave. Excellent informative video mate 👍
100% right , although it is the ‘advanced’ range generally associated with trades nobody in their right mind is going to run a valeting business using these products cause you can’t buy in bulk, thanks for your feedback it’s much appreciated 👌
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Great and informative video Graeme, especially around the dye in the wheel cleaner, how often do we see claims of strongest or quickest just because they're instantly purple.
Looks a great little range for the weekend warrior who's a bit more into it than just a clean car, but not so far down the rabbit hole that they're studying MSDS sheets or waving make-up pads about...
Good average middle of the road products which will satisfy 90% of Halfords customers
Thanks Jon!, that’s it exactly!!, they’ve done the research for what people want and delivered exactly that!!, except the wheel cleaner could do with an every day one in addition to the range but mainly, as good as some of the best out there in my opinion anyway 👌
Fantastic review mate as always 👏👏.
A very well balanced impartial view of these products. My own thoughts are that possibly Halfords have seen how many Autoglym products are bought and have realised that this is worth spending some money on. Attracting more customers that want to clean their own cars and possibly don't have (your kind of) knowledge regarding brands/products. Make it simple and convenient for the majority of people, then more people will try/buy them and be able to get them very easily, all the while doing a great job.
Thanks Paul 👍 much appreciated mate , whatever it is, they be good products now 😅
You have put me straight on the use of snow foam. My efforts gave the same result but I should have shampooed after. RTFM i think. Great Video and no nonsense advice. I will add the ceramic and shampoo next time. 5/1 ratio at 1 litre did the car and caravan roof. I have always found Halfords own products to be quality. Another comment below about using a glove mitt to clean the wheels as also a great tip..
Thank you I hope you have better results next time you use them and if you have a B&M near you they stock a glove mitt (RAC branded ) ideal for wheels 👍
Really appreciate the comments, glad you enjoyed the video 🙌🏻
Love the Blakes seven sign off..
🖖😅 loved that when I was young 🚀
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Looks a fairly solid range, not on my radar to try out but good to know you can grab some decent stuff locally if needed. I can’t remember why it so controversial about who was making it back when it launched now but had the internet going wild for a while didn’t it 😂
Thanks Nick!, yeah all cause one brand got dropped from the range but that wasn’t many Halfords doing that , Autobrite just couldn’t fulfil demand so both decided to withdraw the range but people thought all Halfords had done was rebottle them 😅
Top video, Graeme!! I watch so many videos and whilst I sometimes pick up on a new product or perhaps a new technique, I don't often get to sit and think, I didn't know that, such as the information you provided about reactive wheel cleaners, so that's pretty cool. Also, the advice about topping up the sealant, never thought of that either, again, thanks. I've not got any of this range and, I'm unsure if I will, but if I was short on something, it's good to know this is available without the inevitable Internet delivery delays. All the best. 👍
Thank you so much Lee!!, it all makes it worth the time and effort with subscribers like you enjoy the videos and come back and tell me!!, it’s very much appreciate mate 👌
Thanks for the video! - QQ, How did you find the longevity of the foam sealant? How does it compare to your usual paint sealant type products, such as Polar Seal etc?
Thanks Again!
Thanks mate, foam sealant was good, protection lasted a good 6 weeks easily which is pretty decent for a foam sealant , best thing was the ability to keep white cleaner for longer which I was most happiest about
Halfords own products might not seem"Sexy" to detailers but on that showing they did a good enough job. I wonder what AutoBrite are thinking about that Spray on Ceramic Sealant with their own Magiseal offering that Halfords sell. Although I didn't find Magiseal had a great longevity but it's been a while since I've used it so may be wrong in that. That was a good tip about cleaning the barrels bottom to top which makes a lot of sense. That is my top tip for this week.
Ahhh thanks John!, always like when someone notices a top tip 😁
I’ve yet to try the Autobrite one , I know a few valeters that swear by it , massive time saver
Hi Graeme, well at last the South West has lost the hosepipe bans just in time for the poor weather seasons🤥still its an opportunity to buy some more products. I rather like spray on rinse of products in the winter and have used Autoglym Polar Seal via a spray bottle (crazy value), whilst not the most hydrophobic it certainly does a good job. I'm thinking of trying some Gyeon Wet Coat for a change, do you have any favorites in this category? Best wishes.
Hi Tim, you’ve had some rough weather of late haven’t you , now you have an idea what it’s like living in Scotland 😅
Gyeon wet coat is very good along with Carpro Hydro2, Halfords ceramic, KKD Purity x to name a few
Thanks Graeme, I always appreciate your thoughts.@@GMDetails
Great vid Graeme, I kind of done the same spray and rinse top up. I put 2 sashets of BH touch on in to a 5ltr of DI-water and use it on wheels and top up the lower parts around the car. Beeds up well and cheap as chips 🤣🤣
Brilliant!!, that’s the kind of thinking I like!!, long lasting protection which doesn’t cost a fortune and no time wasted waxing 👌
Glad you liked the video Kev 👍
Excellent idea. After a few months, have you noticed any degradation of that mix? Thanks
@@pigeonpoo1823 I just use it just for wheels now, a lot cheaper than Gyeon wetcoat and you can really whack it on too. Bead's up nicely buddy 👍
@@kevinb7058 superb. I have 1 sachet left. Thanks for the reply and the advice.
Hi mate, I've just ordered an mtm lance. I've got the K5 compact as you had/ have.
Couple of questions does it come with a 1.25mm orfice and 1.1mm? If so did you leave the 1.25mm in for the K5?
Cheers
Hi Jim, mine only came with the one oriface and that’s 1.25mm, with the K5 you’ll not need a 1.1mm , did u order the new one with the wider mouth?
@@GMDetails Hi, that's good to know. Nope I couldn't find it in stock anywhere, and I'm in a rush for as my other lance just broke on me.
Why do you rinse bottom to top? Thanks for vid BTW, really informative
Short answer - once the foam has dwelled I always rinse the ‘sunny side’ bottom to top as the flow from the pressure washer is removing the grime, gentle flowing water from the top won’t remove grime , you ‘can’ still achieve this from the top if you’re really careful but the most important reason is while I’m rinsing the foam all around the car still has time to dwell and be effective for those precious few minutes, plus it is a guide to see where I’ve been, it’s a very divided technique , it’s what I’ve done for years and works for me
@@GMDetails nice one that makes sense to me. I'll try it
They don't seem to be bad products and well priced. However, I can't help but wonder if they actually are other products repackaged. There was a bit of a furor around Autobrite pulling their products from Halfords and i wonder if this was a factor
Absolutely, I wonder who does actually make their products, knowing who might help with sales if it's somebody decent.
I can confirm it is absolutely NOT Autobrite Direct Rebottled, I have an idea who makes it as I saw a link from pre release MSDS info that linked the chemical to the manufacturer which isn’t there now it’s been released 😅
As I said in the video the wheel cleaner is every bit as good as Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel, and the sealant too!, almost identical, I’m not saying BH makes them but they have been made to rival the best in the business, except the snowfoam it’s nowhere near as good as touch less 😅
I don’t want to be receiving any legal letters but you can easily work out who makes it by starting at the beginning of the alphabet and adding “chem” to it 🤔
But definetly put aside the thoughts it’s all AD, unless said company make AD products 😳
I can confirm these are definitely NOT Autobrite Direct products - having used both extensively over the past few months, there are no similarities between the products - in fact I don't even think AD make a reactive wheel cleaner! The foam is nothing like Magifoam and the shampoo, whilst actually very good, doesn't remind me of any AD shampoos that I've used! 👍🏼
I know they aren't AD products as I use them myself. It's just strange that this range came out and all of a sudden they pulled out from Halfords. As Graeme said, they are most probably from that company he mentioned but the snow foam is definitely close to the Autoglym version
@@Richard_Details or maybe Halfords cut ties with AD as they didn't want a direct rival to their own products beside them on a shelf 🤔🤔🤣
Who knows lol - the foam was my biggest disappointment from the range - nice to use and good consistency but did absolutely nothing in terms of cleaning, Halfords playing it too safe with the request from the unnamed manufacturer I think!!
I bought the Citrus, Wheel Wash and the Ceramic Spray yesterday for just £27. I ran out last week, and thought I’d give them a go. I have BH Auto Foam so didn’t get the foam spray. Hopefully I can have a go later………………..
Superb!!, let me know what you think 😀
Well, I managed to clean my motor last Friday, and tested the ceramic spray. First I used Halfords Reactive Wheel Cleaner, 3 wheels came up lovely, but the 4th was a pain. ( I later realised why. After a recent MOT, the brakes were picked up on, so in it went for new brakes. 2/3 days later it was grinding. Turns out, even though they said replace brakes ASAP on advisories, when it went in they didn’t……………. As I had to use it for 2 weeks before I could get it done, it deposited lots of crap onto the barrel 🤬🤬🤬 ) Bilt Hamber Auto Foam snow foam, was followed by Meguiars Gold shampoo prepped it, then time for the Halfords Ceramic Spray.
I put in 60ml to 600ml of water, made sure vehicle was wet then coated it. It beaded nicely on spraying on, then I washed it off. It beaded ok, but wasn’t amazing, I dried it then stood back. As I did I realised my drying towel was soaking, the wettest it had ever been. I wondered did it need curing time, so since then I have kept an eye on the car as it has rained, no difference. Tonight I looked again, lots of small beads, but no sheeeting.
So, looking back, the only thing I could think of I may have done wrong was, I used my MJJC short trigger gun to blast it off instead of my K4 turbo lance………….. I will try it again, but not too impressed by first application, which is a shame, as the wheel cleaner was awesome and I was hoping for a similar performance from the ceramic spray.
@cerealkiller4248 ah I think you might have went in a little weak at 60ml the recommended dilution is 50ml to 250ml water so even using 500ml you’d still need 100ml of product to achieve the recommended dilution
@GMDetails That rings a bell, I was going to check the dilution, but couldn't be bothered to go to the garage as it was so late when I replied. I mixed up 600ml as I have a VW Transporter. I'm going to try it again as soon as the rainstops, the Starlings have started their bombing missions early this year 😳
Hopefully the 2nd application will improve the finish 👍
@@cerealkiller4248 it should do, remember you can also make up a solution as a spot spray and rinse in a trigger spray too 👌
Thanks for that. The sealant looks a good winter purchase.
Here's how i use the snow foam. Ik foamer: 2% foam, 2-4% Autofoam (or 2-10% surfex) and its superb for wheel or lower half of the bodywork cleaning or bicycle cleaning. BH does its job and stays put for longer.
Liked the subliminal😂 messaging wrt demon stuff
Cheers mate!!, do you mix the surfex with the foam then apply both together or surfex on the car 1st?
Demon foam is sooo bad isn’t it 🤣🤣
@@GMDetails that is correct. So I mix 2l DI water, 40-80ml AF (or Surfex), 40ml Halfords snow foam. It's basically the super foamy AF we all crave. How's that for a slice of fried gold!
Another is add Autoglanz foam booster to any ceramic shampoo (car chem and touch on so far) and you get a normal mega sudsy shampoo.
How long did it take you
Hi Gazza, it takes me slightly longer than most would as I’m positioning camera angles and such like, most of what is in videos takes me around 6 hours all in but could easily be done in 4 if I wasn’t filming
Sunlight in Scotland??
It happens but twice a year ☀️🤣
I've been looking at theses recently and the lack of a 5 litre option for the snow foam seems to a glaring mistake but then if aimed at the likes of me, a weekend warrior, I guess that they're trying to keep prices down and it takes up slightly less storage space .....
The reacrive wheel cleaner looks like it does a first class job but I've always been led to believe that it, and fall out remover, should be used after the wheel is cleaned so it's acting on the ferous particles and not possibly being blocked by the dirt
I think you’re dead right it’s a hobbyist they seem to be aiming the range at, you never know it may get larger if it’s a popular range, Halfords seem to chop / change quite often in that respect.
Wheel cleaners are a bit of a talking point certainly, personally I keep fallout removers for a once a year deep clean but on another thought, maybe someone has really bad wheels they want to clean, I def think it’s very good but not for every clean
It’s more like lavish than bilt hamber
No doubt there will be quite a lot like it 😅