What did you do detailing wise today?

**Angus** · 12-14-2016, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Bunky

Washing does.

I finally had a water softener installed so looking forward to more suds and more efficient cleaning. I also ended up with a UV lamp to treat the water.

A softener helps with the suds but I`ve noticed water spots can sneak up on you a little more easily. Did something change with your well water to prompt the UV lamp?

**Bunky** · 12-15-2016, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Angus

A softener helps with the suds but I`ve noticed water spots can sneak up on you a little more easily. Did something change with your well water to prompt the UV lamp?

I moved this summer and when they tested the well it had bacteria. After several tries at shocking the well it we could not get a clean report so decided to go with a UV to kill the bacteria. We just had it done again (test results not back) but since you should test everyone once in a way anyway decided to just play it safe for now. I learned it was common in the area (it was farm land area anyway). The water source is in granite (well cased/grouted down to granite) so it is not likely ground water readily leaking directly into well. Other than being a little hard (8 grains) and the bacteria, the water is good (clear, no smell, good taste, no iron, manganese, etc, reasonable total dissolved solids) and acceptable GPM.

There are a lot of wells with coliform and do not get sick from it but they no longer test for concentration (counting in petri dish) since the government has zero limit. Hey, we drank it for weeks before getting the report (county tests after a month or so of occupancy).

**Angus** · 12-15-2016, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Bunky

I moved this summer and when they tested the well it had bacteria. After several tries at shocking the well it we could not get a clean report so decided to go with a UV to kill the bacteria. We just had it done again (test results not back) but since you should test everyone once in a way anyway decided to just play it safe for now. I learned it was common in the area (it was farm land area anyway). The water source is in granite (well cased/grouted down to granite) so it is not likely ground water readily leaking directly into well. Other than being a little hard (8 grains) and the bacteria, the water is good (clear, no smell, good taste, no iron, manganese, etc, reasonable total dissolved solids) and acceptable GPM.

There are a lot of wells with coliform and do not get sick from it but they no longer test for concentration (counting in petri dish) since the government has zero limit. Hey, we drank it for weeks before getting the report (county tests after a month or so of occupancy).

Gotcha. You may want to pick up a spare UV bulb since there is a good chance you have a solenoid value downstream that will automatically stop the flow of water if/when the bulb burns out. Having a spare on hand will help prevent extended "oh nuts - we have no water" moments. Just my $.02.

**Ronkh** · 12-15-2016, 11:12 AM

So my friend Bill (guy with blue 66 vette & red 15 vert) has turned into a "detail animal" looking for "more gloss".
He bought the Cosmic glass coat v2, then texted me "How do I do it?"

He`s watched the vids. I gave him a pc & pads (3") so he couldn`t get in trouble (which he was worried about).

He`s scared and having a BLAST !!

**Bunky** · 12-15-2016, 11:24 AM

I can bypass it in a heart beat since the setup is in a utility room in garage.

**Angus** · 12-15-2016, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bunky

I can bypass it in a heart beat since the setup is in a utility room in garage.

Sure, but keep in mind doing so will re-introduce bacteria into the system/ it will need to be re-shocked.

**Civicclutch** · 12-15-2016, 12:31 PM

Folding good laundry while drinking coffee from the cool group mug lol

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**RaysWay** · 12-15-2016, 12:37 PM

Having all your towels and pads cleaned, folded and organized is the best feeling.

**Civicclutch** · 12-15-2016, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Vega@Autopia

Having all your towels and pads cleaned, folded and organized is the best feeling.

That it is I just have to get them into an organized storage instead of recycled PBMG boxes I can`t see through

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**MrEvan94** · 12-15-2016, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Civicclutch

That it is I just have to get them into an organized storage instead of recycled PBMG boxes I can`t see through

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Tomorrow I`ll probably be pulling out everything in my garage and reorganizing everything. Even when there`s only a few things out of place my OCD kicks in and I have a miniature freak out in my head. My towels are my main concern though. I`m thinking about getting a cabinet or giant Tupperware 3 drawer thing for just the towels. My wife hates that I`ll be outside for hours just messing with all of my detailing supplies trying to figure out where I want to put everything.

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**kevincwelch** · 12-15-2016, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by 512detail

Meeting my mom in Fredericksburg today
Made her this kit for her navigator and their shared mustang 5.0 convertible

She has rheumatoid arthritis and still tries to clean the vehicles herself. Sadly i cant make it down there much (400+ miles 1way) but i think this stuff will help.

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You are a good son. Well done.

**Migue** · 12-16-2016, 12:09 AM

New client wanted a "taste" before committing to a more pricey service so we settled on just a premium wash/light decon/spray wax with interior , then the night before she added a 2nd vehicle , so I went ahead and knocked them out throughout the day today while she was at her office. it was in the low 40s and then it turned into perfect weather with a cool breeze and clear skies , didn`t even break a sweat, I was in heaven .

Her cars had wax residue all over them, and the place that did it is across the street from where I was working at .

DP RW,tried out my new Optimum red sponge (so soft) followed with a quick light pass of a very fine clay towel ,dried then topped with D156 . Tires dressed with Mckees 37 gel.