We received a nice parcel from Shane(High Definition Detail) which included Brake Through Wheel Shampoo.

With some rather grubby Land Rover Discovery wheels we figured it would be a good test. To help form an accurate opinion of the products cleaning abilities we Ferrous Ferric to accompany it.

First up, lets take quick look at the product and the wheels they are going to be cleaning.

First thing we needed to do. Fill out buckets!

With a small amount of brake through added to our wheel bucket and then topped with water. We noticed straight away that it created some nice suds and the water certainly had an improved lubricity to it.

We plunged in our wheel woolies and we were ready to go!

Using a combination of our wheel woollies and standard sash brushes we set about cleaning the wheels.

While cleaning with the brushes it was very clear that brake through is an effective shampoo.

You can see in the second photo how good a job brake through did.

For good measure we used some Ferrous Ferric to remove any fallout which may still be present. We were very surprised at just how little was actually left behind.

Ferrous ferric did still manage to pull out some contaminates as you can see from the bleeding effect however its a lot less than if we had not cleaned the wheels with brake through.

As you can see from the final wheel photo considering the wheel was cleaned whilst on the vehicle and given the gentle nature of brake through. We would say it did a great job.

Overall we were very impressed with High Definition Detail’s Brake through.

It had a pleasant but subtle scent. It dilutes wheel which makes it cost effective.

A noticeable increase in the lubricity of the water.

In use it certainly had good cleaning power considering its much milder than either high acidic or high alkaline wheel cleaners. We would still recommended following up with your favorite fallout remover.

Over all another good produce from HDD.

The next test for us is pitting HDD Brake Through Wheel shampoo VS our favourite wheel cleaner, KKD Brake Away. It will be an interesting comparison.

We are always happy to try out new products and see how they perform. Shane of High Definition Detail sent us over some of his fallout remover Ferrous Ferric.

Ferrous Ferric is an IRON Fallout Remover Gel with superb clinging ability, quick reaction times & low scent.

A Gel Type Fallout Remover that will safely and effectively release IRON contaminants with ease, developed to cling on surfaces with a longer working time to capture IRON ferrous metals and IRON fallout particles indicating in an active colour change.

Ferrous Ferric is pH neutral and is safe to use on paint, wheels, glass and all other automotive surfaces.

For the first test of Ferrous Ferric. We are giving it a test on these rather heavily contaminated wheels.

The wheels where liberally sprayed with Ferrous Ferric. After a few short moments the reaction had started to take place.

You can very clearly see this working as the contamination turns purple.

Initially very impressed with how fast the reaction took place. Another small pleasantry is that HHD Ferrus Ferric does not smell as bad as other fallout removers. Any one who has used a fallout remover will know that if the product has even slightly less scent then its a bonus.

The product is thin enough to spray but the gel formula is thick enough that it clings to the surface brilliantly.

The only thing left to do now is rinse of the wheel and see how effective it is!

As you can see from the photos above.

It has performed brilliantly! Just with a rinse under pressure and you can see the contamination being simply washed away.

This is exactly what you want from a fallout remover.

We are very impressed that with such a fast reaction time that it still is effective. We have tried many fallout removers where they have that great “bleeding” effect but sadly they lack the power to do anything substantial other than look good.

This is not the case with HDD Ferrus Ferric.

Over all we are very impressed and will continue to use it.

We will soon be doing a test of HDD Ferrus Ferric vs paint work to see just how effective it as part of the decontamination process.

We thought today would be a good time to write a little review of Auto Finesse’s Revolution Wheel Soap.

An advanced deep cleaning wash solution designed to break down brake dust and road grime whilst being gentle to painted, polished, anodised and other specialist finishes. Also helps in maintaining the life span of wheel sealants.

To give Auto Finesse Revolution a fair test we chose to test it on the Land Rover Discovery which hasn’t been cleaned for around 4 weeks.

As you can see from the photo below, the wheels were ready for the a good clean!

Directions for use

Add 2 – 3 capfuls to a bucket of fresh cold or warm water.

Apply liberally to the surface with a brush.

Agitate to a lather.

Rinse thoroughly and dry.

We got our wheel bucket and added 3 cupfuls of Revolution to the bucket then filled it with fresh water.

Surprisingly it created quite a lot of suds and it has a pleasant fresh scent.

Using a combination of small brushes as well as our trusty wheel woollies we proceeded to agitate the wheels.

Making good use of the wheel woollies to reach the back of the wheels and not forgetting the rear of the spokes.

As we worked our way round the wheels, it easy to see dirt and grime being safely removed.

Once we were happy with the wash process we gave the wheel a thorough rinse.

As you can see from the photo above. Auto Finesse Revolution Wheel Soap certainly does exactly what its designed to do but not only that it does it to a very good standard.

Overall we are very impressed with the Revolution Wheel Soap from Auto Finesse. It will be staying in our kit for some more testing.

We need to test it against some really grubby wheels to see just how well it holds up over traditional wheel cleaners.

On unprotected wheels or wheels with little protection it it certainly has enough “bite” to give very good cleaning power.

On protected wheels I’m sure Auto Finesse Revolution Wheel Soap will perfect on its own, with its great cleaning abilities  without reducing the protection on the wheels.

We will however always use it with our wheels bucket to aid in the cleaning when using the brushes and wheel woollies. We would normally use a normal shampoo mix but having a dedicated wheel soap is only going to further enhance the cleaning power when used in combination with a wheel cleaner.

We often get ask what is the best product? What is our favourite product? Is Product X better than Product Y?

So we thought we write a little post showing just some of the products we used when we visited the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

We are big fans of Gyeon Bathe+

Its not very often that we get a product and have to do a double take (and we are not the only ones who are impressed by it).

Based upon the same pH neutral formal as the regular version (Gyeon Bathe) but it is rich in SiO2 polymers. While providing impressive cleaning power it also leaves behind a temporary hydrophobic coating. This enhances the surface gloss while leaving a surface that repels water dirt & grime easily for several weeks.

The shampoo is lovely and slick and only a small amount is needed per bucket.

Even on the the first use on an unprotected car it gives crazy water behavior that’s simply a joy to see. But using it on well protected car it will only enhance and prolong the hydrophobic properties of the coating.

Gyeon Q2M Bathe+ can proudly call itself as the world’s first pH neutral shampoo containing SiO2.

The forward thinking from Russel behind SiRamik (You will have already seen the details we have done using the fantastic SiRamik SC15)

Its hard to find a dressing which seems to tick all the boxes. However we are really big fans and incredibly impressed with SCTT.

A slightly viscous liquid, thin enough to spray while also thick enough to pour directly onto an applicator pad makes it a very versatile product.

We used it extensively on the trim around the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. What we like about SCTT is the fact that it enhances and protects the surface with out changing its colour (it will darken trim slightly) but it helps keep an OEM look.

When used on plastics and trim it gives a very even finish and its very rare that second pass is needed.

When applied to tyres it leaves a lovely fresh finish. It is a no sling formula which unlike some other products its not going to spread half way up the side of your car the second you drive off!

If your looking for a new trim or tyre dressing to try then SC-TT is certainly one that should not be overlooked!

Auto Finesse Dressle is a water based dressing and it is extremely easy to apply. It can be either sprayed directly on to the surface or applied via an applicator or cloth depending on the area of the vehicle you are working on.
It is a highly versatile dressing which is  also great for dressing hard to reach areas such as wheel wells and engine bays.

We used it in the engine compartment of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. While its is not a lot to see here just lovely carbon interlaced with some plastic. Dressle was a great choice for coving both surfaces. We could of use SCTT for the plastics, how ever with the fans hiding in there we opted for Dressle as we can simply spray onto the surface and leave it to dry to that lovely OEM finish.

Its also great for those pesky honeycomb grills which can often be a very time consuming process but dressle certainly speeds that up!

Auto Finesse Mint Rims wheel wax lives up to its name: it protects your rims with durable synthetic waxes, and keeps them in mint condition. Mint Rims alloy wheel sealant slick, high-gloss finish helps to repel damaging brake dust, and makes future wheel cleaning a snap. Once applied, the need for dedicated wheel cleaners is greatly reduced, and a pH neutral car shampoo is all that is required to bring back a sparkling fresh finish.

Mint Rims is created from a blend of high temperature synthetic waxes, and fast flashing solvent carriers. This blend of ingredients helps to seal your wheels from hot, corrosive brake dust and oxidation, while holding up against the rigors of the road. The durability on average is 2-3 months between applications, even on performance vehicles subject to frequent high-speed braking(so we will see just how the it holds up to the abuse the Porsche 911 GT3 RS will give it!)

Application is very easy, simply use an applicator pad and apply to the wheel leave for a few moments / minutes and buff off. Goes on very easy and buffs off just as easy.

Mint rims as you guessed has a very pleasant mint scent to it.

Auto Finesse Desire is quite simply one of our favourite wax’s. While its price tag is in the £100+ category its certainly worth the money.

Desire started life as a limited edition paste wax that crowned our line in 2011, but after all 500 pots were sold our Auto Finesse customers simply wouldn’t allow it to be consigned to the history books. Back by popular demand, Desire once again stands tall alongside some of the most exclusive waxes that the world has to offer. With the highest carnauba solids content of all Auto Finesse waxes. A unique melding of beauty and performance.

Auto Finesse Desire is simply a dream to use. Application is very easy and a little wax spreads a long way. Removing is very easy, if applied correctly there is little to no residue left behind and dusting is minimal if any!

Its characteristic purple colour is only topped by its great scent; which makes application a pleasure.

We applied Gyeon View to our saab way back in October 2014. It is now 16 months later and its still holding up.

With almost no need to use our wipers in most situations it allows us to have a clear view of the road at all times.

To show just how well its holding up we set our  camera to focus on the screen not on the road. This has resulted in a sight bobbing of the focus  as it fights to find water to focus on which has put the road its self out of focus.

When looking out the window it is almost perfectly clear.

When driving how ever the wipers have be come irrelevant in most situations.

Correct application is key the products durability
With 12+ months of durability this is why we always recommend Gyeon view to our clients.

As you can see there are some great benefits to having had Gyeon View applied so its no wonder that so many of our clients like having it applied

This is incorporated into our Protection detail, but can also be added to any of our other details. Or if you are just interested in getting it applied to you vehicle then please get in touch.

GYEON Q2 View coating is a hydrophobic  windscreen coating
Gyeon Q2 is a nano technology based glass coating that is incredibly durable and also extremely hydrophobic.

GYEON Q2 View’s primary task is to increase the safety of you and your passengers as well as the comfort of driving in difficult road conditions. We assume that the worse the road conditions, the more the driver should be focused on the driving. Gyeon Q2 View provides a much better view of the road by keeping the windows clean, repelling water and dirt and through that increasing its transparency.

There are many hydrophobic coatings available on the market, nonetheless, even if their performance may be satisfactory, their durability leaves a lot to be desired. Gyeon Q2 combines two of the most desirable characteristics for this type of product. It remains on the most intensely utilized windscreen for up to a period of 12 months, and guaranteed at the same time an undiminished water drainage. On the side windows it can be maintained for up to 36 months.

Gyeon Q2 View repels both water and dirt from the glass surface. In rainy or night conditions, it is an invaluable assistance, as the driver will notice much faster any obstacles or danger while driving.

The comfort of use is also increased by the reduction of windscreen smudges which often occur as a result of working wiper blades.

Today saw us give Chemical Guys – Mat Renew a little test.

One of our clients has a Land Rover Discovery which has hard wearing rubber floor mats. These of course are cleaned thoroughly but over time they do start to fade and look a little tired.

This is where Chemical Guys Mat Renew is perfect.

Use of the products is straight forward.

We rinsed the mats with clean water.

Applied Chemical Guys Mat Renew and agitated with a brush before rinsing away the product.

We then dried the mats with a microfibre towel leaving a lovely dark finish.

Great cleaning power and left a great finish.

The darker patch on the clean floor mat is where the rubber of the mat has been warn slightly and has a different texture.

Another great result on the second mat. Leaving a lovely dark finish.

Posted on October 11th 2015

A quick post as we gave SC Tyre and Trim a little test to day!

Quite a thin product which is good as it we found it stops you wanting to over apply the product.

Application of the SC Tyre and Trim; Very easy and a little really does go a long way.

Leaves a lovely dark finish, dries almost instantly and is not greasy.

This is another great product in the Siramik range. We will be looking to put this further to the test and to report back on durability