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Aug 4, 2023 | 12:34 PM
  #5911  
Quote: So you can't use this to spray the foam on the car, use a mitt to quickly wash, rinse, dry? You do this first, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse, then wash by hand with bucket?
Use the foam cannon to apply the car wash soap, let it sit but not for too long, and then still bucket wash it, but make sure whatever you use as a mitt (I use a foam pad designed for this) is clean. Then rinse and dry.
Aug 4, 2023 | 01:41 PM
  #5912  
Quote: Speaking of car washes.. Has anybody considered one of those foam blasters for washing your car at home? I have been seeing some YouTube vids on them and they look pretty awesome. Here's one from Chemical Guys https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-fo...6/ACC_326.html

Legit reviews (not promos) of these are showing that you can spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two, and rinse it off. Using a mit/sponge/brush not required. I'd consider dropping my monthly car wash subscription if it's truly that easy.
If the underlaying paint is fully corrected and sealed it vastly reduces the amount of effort needed but you still need a quick contact wash.
Aug 4, 2023 | 04:43 PM
  #5913  
My LC500 is here ...
Not PDI'ed yet .....


Aug 4, 2023 | 04:48 PM
  #5914  
Quote: Not PDI'ed yet .....

Very Nice! Congrats!
Aug 4, 2023 | 07:33 PM
  #5915  
Oh here we go......my wife has informed me that the LS460 had a steering wheel "freak out" when she started it today after work.

Im probably going to be screwed with a rack replacement soon. Thanks Lexus lol! I swear that my luck with brands is inverted entirely.
Aug 4, 2023 | 09:45 PM
  #5916  
Quote: So you can't use this to spray the foam on the car, use a mitt to quickly wash, rinse, dry? You do this first, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse, then wash by hand with bucket?
Do yourself a favor and skip the foam gun you provided a link for and get a foam cannon and power washer. Works much better.

As for the method of washing I don’t have time to do the two step process so I just foam my cars and use a mitt to get all the dirt off and then power wash it all off. For whatever reason there is some dirt on my car that is very hard to get off that gets kicked up from the tires and is a pain to get off.
Aug 5, 2023 | 04:39 AM
  #5917  
Quote: Not PDI'ed yet .....
congrats and welcome to the club!!!

going to take mine out today for errands and deliberately go on roads i've never been down, because... why not.
Aug 5, 2023 | 04:57 AM
  #5918  
Quote: Not PDI'ed yet .....

Need some pics ASAP! Also first impressions compared to the MB you have. Did this replace or add to the cars you have?
Aug 5, 2023 | 07:10 AM
  #5919  
Congrats!!!
Aug 5, 2023 | 11:10 AM
  #5920  
Quote: Not PDI'ed yet .....

Nice. Congrats! This deserves its own thread.
Quote: i have a similar one, higher model, ordered with the soap.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-pr...max-8-kit.html

and on amazon:
Chemical Guys EQP_312 TORQ Professional Max Foam 8 Cannon & Honey Dew Snow Foam Soap Kit, Safe for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs & More, 128 fl oz (1 Gallon) https://a.co/d/f1n6yiO
well i don't do that, and don't think it would work well enough (like it wouldn't get bugs off). i put on the foam, let it sit a few minutes, then gently wipe down with mitt. then gently pressure wash it all off (it makes a HELL of a lot of foam in every crevice, lol), then dry with microfiber towel.
i hate cleaning cars but this works pretty well.
I have the same one too. I don't know when I got it. Probably more than 5 years ago because I remember using it on my GS. I do like washing/cleaning cars and enjoy foaming with power washer but sometimes it gets tiring. I haven't washed mine for a while now. Just send it through a local grinder. It's either the grinder is nice or BMW's paint is too tough.
Aug 5, 2023 | 01:55 PM
  #5921  
This is too crazy. I posted and here it showed up on my SM. I didn’t even use my phone when posting. Crazy tracking.


Aug 6, 2023 | 06:49 AM
  #5922  
The tracking is so crazy
Aug 6, 2023 | 06:53 AM
  #5923  
Quote: This is too crazy. I posted and here it showed up on my SM. I didn’t even use my phone when posting. Crazy tracking.

If you are on the same network or Bluetooth it's essentially the same device. There are also dozen of ways to track even when you don't have an account etc......
Aug 6, 2023 | 09:06 AM
  #5924  
I know you guys are going to give me hell, but I just regularly go to the car wash (not with SL). I have one of those passes.

I did do my homework. First, rims won't get messed with because it's a conveyor belt instead of two bars you guide your tire into.

The mitters are soft. There are no visible swirls in my paint, at all. It does a great job.

All the exotics and insane-level luxury cars go there, regularly. I figure it ain't gonna hurt the LX, lol.

430 goes through a wash once or twice a month.
Aug 6, 2023 | 12:35 PM
  #5925  
Quote: Very Nice! Congrats!
thanks, it’s been a long wait

Quote: congrats and welcome to the club!!!

going to take mine out today for errands and deliberately go on roads i've never been down, because... why not.
thanks, I am glad you’re enjoying yours.

Quote: Need some pics ASAP! Also first impressions compared to the MB you have. Did this replace or add to the cars you have?
Not replacing my AMG GT S, I am still keeping it, this LC500 is a grand tourer and will be more comfortable.
Quote: Congrats!!!
Thank you !!
Quote: Nice. Congrats! This deserves its own thread.
Thanks, can’t wait to take delivery
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