Some new goodies just in...

[Carn]

I came home today to find a much awaited package waiting for me. A bit of stock of the usual suspects (Raceglaze Lambswool wash mitts, Leather Kits, etc) along with some new products to fill orders (Hi Nick ) and for me to play around with




The Raceglaze Leather Kits remain unchanged at R400 while the Lambswool wash mitts have come down to R140 from R165 (mainly due to the exchange rate), which is good news.

The RG XL wheel brushes have also finally arrived and appear to be a decent alternative to the Ez Detail/Daytona brushes. Price wise they are a steal at R125 compared to R250 on the others. I'll be putting these to the test this weekend along with the other new brushes mentioned below

I also got in a few of the Melody Wheel Back brushes from Rich @ PB and they look like they will be a winner for cleaning arches and brake/suspension parts. They look very much like toilet brushes only smaller. I brought in a few extra which are available at R85.


Other than that I got in some Lambswool Dusters from the guys @ PB. I've been using a fong kong one for some time now and really find it usefull, especially when polishing. They are great for removing polishing dust as well as for general dusting duty on both the interior and exterior.

The best way to use them is to pull the duster through your hand (in one direction) thereby building up a static charge in the wool. Glide the duster lightly over the surface and the static electricity will pull all the dust up and off the paint. There is no need for excessive pressure as with other car dusters and best of all you can simply rinse it out under a running tap and leave it out to dry

Price wise the dusters are a little on the expensive side at R245 but they provide a great alternative to using a QD during the week to keep your car dust free with minimal surface contact


The multi-coloured pads under the RG XL brushes are the abrasive pads I use to clean exhausts and bare metal parts. They come in a set of 6 pads ranging from very coarse (brown) to non abrasive (white). Previously I only used the Green and Maroon pads (the rest are not available locally) which have yielded great results. I am looking forward to seeing how much better a finish can be obtained by using the grey and white pads which have less cut

Pricing on the kit of 6 pads is R145 which is good compared to the loose prices of the pads I was buying locally at R35 each


Aside from the above I have a few samples of new waxes from RG to play with, along with some Mirka sanding discs (P2000 & P4000) for use on either the DA or rotary. If anyone wants some sanding pads I have a few spare @ R35ea

I have 2 bottles of a new tire dressing to play with as well which, based on the pics I have seen, leaves a terrific new look finish on tires...




I will put up some more detailed info on the new products as soon as I have some time to photograph them, etc. This weekend I will also be able to play with them properly and see how they fare....More details to follow

[AMD001]

Hi Dave.

Ill pm my order in a few minutes.

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Hows the quality of the washmitt?

My mothers washmitt did not last long(7 months only)

[calypso]

Ill take the usual thanks, except the Mirka

[Carn]

(17-05-2010 09:39 PM)AMD001 Wrote:  Hows the quality of the washmitt?

My mothers washmitt did not last long(7 months only)

I've had mine for around 6 months now and it is still good as new. The key with any genuine lambswool wash mitt is not to leave it standing in water as it rots (just ask Wusman ).

The new batch are also slightly different to the older ones I had previously. They now have a inner lining where the others were raw hide...Feels alot nicer now if that makes any difference to you!

Siya also shredded his Mothers wash mitt which he replaced with a RG one. I am sure he can give you some independent feedback on it

Do you intend on using it on a daily basis, or only on weekends?

(17-05-2010 09:55 PM)calypso Wrote:  Ill take the usual thanks, except the Mirka

1 of everything?

[dood786]

I want one washmitt please

[meguiarver]

dude ill be placing my combined order

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is the alcantra cleaner included in the kit?

[calypso]

Yep one of everything I dont already have.
Washmitts machine washable?

[Lambchop]

1x Dolly on a stick
1x Tyre dressing - You have 2 I want 1

Thanks Dave

[Woodie]

(17-05-2010 09:39 PM)AMD001 Wrote:  My mothers washmitt did not last long(7 months only)

(17-05-2010 10:27 PM)Carn Wrote:  Siya also shredded his Mothers wash mitt which he replaced with a RG one.

Do you guys have some Aussie blood in you that causes you to ravage anything sheep related? I have had my Mothers Lambswool wash mitt for over a year now and the only visible wear is a stretched cuff. After each wash I simply rinse it out with clean water and hang it up to air dry.

Dave - 1 lambswool duster for me please.

[Wayno]

I would like one of those RG XL Wheel brushes, seems more cost effective in comparison to the Daytona... But ill order it all together with the DA towards the end of the mth Dave...

[AMD001]

(17-05-2010 10:27 PM)Carn Wrote:  

(17-05-2010 09:39 PM)AMD001 Wrote:  Hows the quality of the washmitt?

My mothers washmitt did not last long(7 months only)

I've had mine for around 6 months now and it is still good as new. The key with any genuine lambswool wash mitt is not to leave it standing in water as it rots (just ask Wusman ).

The new batch are also slightly different to the older ones I had previously. They now have a inner lining where the others were raw hide...Feels alot nicer now if that makes any difference to you!

Siya also shredded his Mothers wash mitt which he replaced with a RG one. I am sure he can give you some independent feedback on it

Do you intend on using it on a daily basis, or only on weekends?

(17-05-2010 09:55 PM)calypso Wrote:  Ill take the usual thanks, except the Mirka

1 of everything?

Mostly on weekends,Add 1 wasmitt for me also.

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(18-05-2010 07:05 AM)Woodie6250 Wrote:  

(17-05-2010 09:39 PM)AMD001 Wrote:  My mothers washmitt did not last long(7 months only)

(17-05-2010 10:27 PM)Carn Wrote:  Siya also shredded his Mothers wash mitt which he replaced with a RG one.

Do you guys have some Aussie blood in you that causes you to ravage anything sheep related? I have had my Mothers Lambswool wash mitt for over a year now and the only visible wear is a stretched cuff. After each wash I simply rinse it out with clean water and hang it up to air dry.

Dave - 1 lambswool duster for me please.

Ill post a photo of my one soon,You will fall of your chair laughing

[Carn]

(17-05-2010 11:27 PM)meguiarver Wrote:  is the alcantra cleaner included in the kit?

Nope, unfortunately not but I do have 2 or 3 bottles available seperately. The Leather Kit contains the Cleaner, Balm, brush, applicator and MF towel.

(17-05-2010 11:29 PM)calypso Wrote:  Yep one of everything I dont already have.
Washmitts machine washable?

Boet I'm not sure what you have and haven't got, will discuss with you via IM.

As for machine washing the mitts thats a definite

Rinse under clean water after use and then squeeze out as much water as possible (do not wring it out). After that hang it up to dry and it should be fine. I've been doing that with mine and it's still good as new!

(18-05-2010 06:37 AM)Lambchop Wrote:  1x Tyre dressing - You have 2 I want 1

Sven already booked it...Sorry

J/K

Seriously though it worked out alot more expensive than I expected. You can decide when you hear what it costs

[Lambchop]

Lets hear the price Uncle Dave

[meguiarver]

I am also looking for a product for wheels along the lines of smartgel. Gel based wet look dry to the touch. Obviously something that comes in a gallon or 5l

[Carn]

Unfortunately this tire product only comes in a 500ml bottle afaik...

[dood786]

thanx for the washmitt, its so soft im going to use it to bath with rather

[Carn]

(19-05-2010 10:39 PM)dood786 Wrote:  thanx for the washmitt, its so soft im going to use it to bath with rather

Glad you like it dood

[Carn]

Dusters and Wash Mitts are all sold out....Dang that didn't take long!!!

I will be re-ordering this weekend for those who missed out

[Starvekos]

(18-05-2010 08:47 PM)meguiarver Wrote:  I am also looking for a product for wheels along the lines of smartgel. Gel based wet look dry to the touch. Obviously something that comes in a gallon or 5l

The closest you will get at that quantity is Meguiar's All Season Dressing. The other alternative is to go with a water based dressing. Meguiar's Hyper Dressing is expensive but it can be diluted based on your needs (glossy vs. matte look).

[Carn]

(20-05-2010 07:17 AM)Starvekos Wrote:  The closest you will get at that quantity is Meguiar's All Season Dressing. The other alternative is to go with a water based dressing. Meguiar's Hyper Dressing is expensive but it can be diluted based on your needs (glossy vs. matte look).

The Meguiars smous has spoken