shortspark
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I have used a bunch of QDs including PoorBoys SW/SG; FK425; Menzerna HGAS; Jeff's AG; Eagle One WS, etc. Some of the spray bottles work okay but most leave a lot to be desired. I am always trying to adjust the nozzle to get the spray just right and trying to figure just how far to hold the bottle from the vehicle. I found that most of the time I was getting more stream than spray, especially after a few applications, and was wasting a lot of product. I also like to use a home brew of distilled water mixed with Klasse SG since I use the Klasse twins and my lsp is SG. This home brew works as well as anything I've tried (except for cleaning) and rejuvenates my protection and shine each time I use it. However, I always seem to fight whatever sprayer I find to mix it in and I've even started to use a perfume mister bottle instead. Well, I thought there might be a better way.
The other day I bought a couple of Reusable/Refillable Aerosol Spray Cans from Harbor Freight Tools (item #01102-3CEH). They hold 16oz. and cost $9.99. I tried one today by pouring 8oz of 425 in the can and filling it with 70lbs of air. It is very simple to load either by compressor or foot pump (you can check the amount of air you've put in with a simple auto/truck tire gauge). They suggest you put in 50lbs but there is no chance of overload as when the can has 90lbs of air in it the safety feature kicks in and permits no further loading. I think I read that the can itself can withstand 250lbs of pressure anyway. Each can comes with various, color coded nozzels. The one you use depends on the thickness of the liquid. They include nozzels for everything from water to paint. I used the light green one and it worked perfect.
Well, the proof was in the application and I was thrilled with the results. It applied the 425 in a very thin mist (as you would expect as an aerosol spray). I sprayed each panel in no time flat just by pressing a button and buffed it in. And there was much less overspray than any conventional sprayer I've used before because you can see the application clearly, much like a paint air sprayer does. Maybe with something like PoorBoys SW a sprayer is better but for most other products this aerosol can beats most sprayers they include hands down.
I did the whole truck in just a few minutes just by pressing a button and although I did not measure the remaining contents, I am certain I used less this way than I have using the sprayer. I can see this working very well with my Klasse SG because it is so important to apply it thin. Ditto various other "less is more" products I hope to try soon, including Jeff's Jett. I usually just put a dab of SG on the hand applicator but sometimes I still get too much on. I think by using it in the aerosol can, I can push the button just for a sec and put a thin, misting application on each panel. By using the wowo method, doing it like this would really be no different than a QD and would save a lot of product (and grief!).
I don't know if these detailing products will eventually clog the thing or not but I figure you can clean it out now and then by using water at the max pressure setting and spraying it dry. Also, the various nozzels and a little trial and error with the amount of air you put in should eventually make it fool proof for most anything we use. In any event, for ten bucks each I think I have made a good investment in a product (should say accessory) that will make my life a little easier when applying various detailing liquids to my truck.
Oh, one other thing, I'm pushing 60 and I am probably older than most of you here. When you get my age, however, you will appreciate being able to press a button rather than constantly using your whole hand as you do with a spray bottle, especially when the start of arthritis sets in. Well, sorry for the long post but I was so impressed using this little can for the first time today that I had to chime in with my impressions.
The other day I bought a couple of Reusable/Refillable Aerosol Spray Cans from Harbor Freight Tools (item #01102-3CEH). They hold 16oz. and cost $9.99. I tried one today by pouring 8oz of 425 in the can and filling it with 70lbs of air. It is very simple to load either by compressor or foot pump (you can check the amount of air you've put in with a simple auto/truck tire gauge). They suggest you put in 50lbs but there is no chance of overload as when the can has 90lbs of air in it the safety feature kicks in and permits no further loading. I think I read that the can itself can withstand 250lbs of pressure anyway. Each can comes with various, color coded nozzels. The one you use depends on the thickness of the liquid. They include nozzels for everything from water to paint. I used the light green one and it worked perfect.
Well, the proof was in the application and I was thrilled with the results. It applied the 425 in a very thin mist (as you would expect as an aerosol spray). I sprayed each panel in no time flat just by pressing a button and buffed it in. And there was much less overspray than any conventional sprayer I've used before because you can see the application clearly, much like a paint air sprayer does. Maybe with something like PoorBoys SW a sprayer is better but for most other products this aerosol can beats most sprayers they include hands down.
I did the whole truck in just a few minutes just by pressing a button and although I did not measure the remaining contents, I am certain I used less this way than I have using the sprayer. I can see this working very well with my Klasse SG because it is so important to apply it thin. Ditto various other "less is more" products I hope to try soon, including Jeff's Jett. I usually just put a dab of SG on the hand applicator but sometimes I still get too much on. I think by using it in the aerosol can, I can push the button just for a sec and put a thin, misting application on each panel. By using the wowo method, doing it like this would really be no different than a QD and would save a lot of product (and grief!).
I don't know if these detailing products will eventually clog the thing or not but I figure you can clean it out now and then by using water at the max pressure setting and spraying it dry. Also, the various nozzels and a little trial and error with the amount of air you put in should eventually make it fool proof for most anything we use. In any event, for ten bucks each I think I have made a good investment in a product (should say accessory) that will make my life a little easier when applying various detailing liquids to my truck.
Oh, one other thing, I'm pushing 60 and I am probably older than most of you here. When you get my age, however, you will appreciate being able to press a button rather than constantly using your whole hand as you do with a spray bottle, especially when the start of arthritis sets in. Well, sorry for the long post but I was so impressed using this little can for the first time today that I had to chime in with my impressions.
