Car Washing Supplies

Dynamic3 · 02-21-2022, 12:16 PM

What’s everyone using for a vacuum?

Also, recommendation for a gentle leather cleaner? (Had the whole interior coated in Modesta fwiw.)

Thanks guys.

Despite requesting a “no wash” note on my service profile, the dealership washed my car when I had a tire replaced and everywhere I didn’t get PPF (went with the track pack, rear fenders, and roof) is now full of swirl marks and outright scratches. Furious.

luckylingy · 02-22-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic3

What’s everyone using for a vacuum?

Also, recommendation for a gentle leather cleaner? (Had the whole interior coated in Modesta fwiw.)

Thanks guys.

Despite requesting a “no wash” note on my service profile, the dealership washed my car when I had a tire replaced and everywhere I didn’t get PPF (went with the track pack, rear fenders, and roof) is now full of swirl marks and outright scratches. Furious.

Vacuum: 16-gallon Shop Vac from Lowes -- with a 20' hose.

Leather care: Used Leatherique for years. Began using Leather Masters Dye Transfer Leather Cleaner; good results. Now using Colourlock leather cleaners (light and heavy), foaming applicator, and soft-bristle brush (sourced from Obsessed Garage or Detailed Image). Note: I applied CarPro Leather ceramic coating upon taking delivery, so regular cleaning of light dye transfer just takes a couple squirts of light leather cleaner and some brush agitation to remove any/all discoloration.

Oh -- and get yourself a "do not wash" sign to hang from your interior rearview mirror.

Soylent · 02-23-2022, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by luckylingy

Oh -- and get yourself a "do not wash" sign to hang from your interior rearview mirror.

I like this idea.

Geferson · 05-18-2025, 07:57 AM

Sonax no doubt.

DetailedAF · 05-18-2025, 04:01 PM

The amount of options are truly insane. I have a detailing business and also distribute. The most important thing here is knowing how to use what you have or what you want to have. I highly recommend concentrated products and learn to dilute yourself to save yourself a ton of money.

I sell a ton of products from brushes, towels, shampoo, ceramics, foam cannons, pressure washer guns, quick connections, Air fresheners, detail spray etc.

www.iamdetailedaf.com

If forum leaders allow, I can set up a discount code for this group. Send me DM and we can figure that out.

If anyone has specific questions you can send me a message and I will help no matter what you use.

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Dynamic3 Private First Class 67 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 22 M3Cx Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	What’s everyone using for a vacuum? Also, recommendation for a gentle leather cleaner? (Had the whole interior coated in Modesta fwiw.) Thanks guys. Despite requesting a “no wash” note on my service profile, the dealership washed my car when I had a tire replaced and everywhere I didn’t get PPF (went with the track pack, rear fenders, and roof) is now full of swirl marks and outright scratches. Furious.
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05-18-2025, 07:57 AM	#48
Geferson DINOO 156 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2025 m4 compxdrive Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Gaithersburg iTrader: (0)	Sonax no doubt.
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05-18-2025, 04:01 PM	#49
DetailedAF New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: G22 M440i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	The amount of options are truly insane. I have a detailing business and also distribute. The most important thing here is knowing how to use what you have or what you want to have. I highly recommend concentrated products and learn to dilute yourself to save yourself a ton of money. I sell a ton of products from brushes, towels, shampoo, ceramics, foam cannons, pressure washer guns, quick connections, Air fresheners, detail spray etc. www.iamdetailedaf.com If forum leaders allow, I can set up a discount code for this group. Send me DM and we can figure that out. If anyone has specific questions you can send me a message and I will help no matter what you use.
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