Chemical Guys Professional Grade Microfiber Towels

I used to love these towels because they were so plush and thick on the dense pile side. These premium cloths did an excellent job of washing, drying, and buffing out polish or wax residue. Chemical guys did such a good job on this towel that I didn't use any other towel and swore these were the best value. 

That was the past. 

I purchased another set of Professional Microfiber towels from Chemical Guys and immediately felt the difference between the old set and new. The new towels are a less dense pile and the strands are shorter which makes these towels much less plush. No longer do these towels feel professional or premium. They are still a good value at 12 for $10, but they don't feel special anymore. 

I'll stick with The Rag Company Super Plush towels for now. 

Ammo Boost Winter Wash Unboxing

I ordered Ammo NYC's Boost after watching the release video.

We get really nasty winters and there is so much road salt and crap being thrown on the roads. Corrosion is a big problem because of the large fluctuations in temperatures and weather in March.

Boost is what I have been looking for since I have started detailing and the answer for additional protection while washing road salt and grime off your vehicle.

The only place to purchase boost is Ammo NYC's website and costs $25. Shipping on all order is a $10 flat rate. Their shipping is what prevents me from ordering their other items. Other detailing shops will most likely give you free shipping or a discounted rate if you have large orders.

Boost wrapped in some paper.

Boost comes in the standard Ammo 16 oz bottle with nice clean labelling. 

Review: 

I poured a small amount of Boost into a 5 gallon bucket as shown in the video and Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax. I could tell the difference immediately just by the amount of suds and foaming action coming out of the bucket. As I dipped my wash mitt into the bucket, I noticed the water was much more slippery than without boost. The same slippy and yet smooth feeling could be felt while washing my car.

Boost can be very helpful if you have hard water and can't get a lot of suds out car soap. It definitely does what it is supposed to do and the bottle will last a long time with only a couple of squirts in each wash bucket.

Time will tell if Boost protects against corrosion. If Boost minimizes or eliminates corrosion than the $25 per bottle is well spent.

In the past I would dump a capful of Optimum No Rinse because of the high lubrication and protection against scratching while washing. However, it seemed like No Rinse decreased the amount of suds. Boost doesn't have that issue and in fact, increases the amount of suds by a lot.

I still can't get over $10 shipping. If Larry can lower shipping I would buy more from him.

Carpro Iron X on BMW E39 530i Wheel

Carpro's Iron X is an iron remover that can be applied to all car surfaces. Iron X neutralizes the iron and bleeds purple to show that it is working.

I tested Iron X on my BMW E39 530i with wheel style 82. Iron X worked immediately and was really cool to look at.

I let Iron X sit for a few minutes and scrubbed with the Omega Speed Master Wheel Brush.
Cleaning the brake dust and grime seemed way too easy with Iron X. In the past, I had to scrub a lot more using regular wheel cleaner and degreaser. I hosed off left over Iron X and was amazed at how clean my wheel looked. Check out the picture below.

I am impressed, nothing has cleaned the BMW brake dust off so quickly. I will use Iron X once a month or maybe longer since it does a really good job and regular wheel cleaner should be able to maintain regular washes.

Carpro works on paint so it will be great to remove all the tiny rust specks after winter.

Wheel style 82s have the part # 36116751762. 

 

Carpro Cquartz 30 ml Kit

The Carpro Cquartz 30 Ml. Kit unboxed. Includes applicator, 5 suede clothes, 2 stickers, and 30 ml of Cquartz.

Cquartz is very easily to apply.

• Wrap the applicator with a suede cloth, apply a few drops of Cquartz to the applicator and wipe onto surface.  
• Let Cquartz cure for around 20 minutes and wipe off with a microfiber cloth

The 30ml kit is enough for a mid-size sedan, for multiple coats and larger vehicles go with the Carpro Cquartz 50 Ml, please note this does not come with the block + cloths.

Many users have reported Cquartz lasting over one year and up to two years, to me it is well worth the price.