11 articles in Equipment Guides
Equipment GuidePressure Washer Hoses Explained: Bore, Length, Fittings and Reels
How to choose a pressure washer hose: matching the fittings on your machine and gun, 1/4 or 5/16 inch bore, pressure and temper...
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Equipment GuideDetailing Spray Bottles and Pump Sprayers: Which One for Which Job
The difference between trigger spray bottles and pump-up pressure sprayers for detailing, what 28/410 trigger heads are, how to...
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Equipment GuideDeionised Water for Car Washing: How Pure Water Stops Water Spots
A guide to deionised water for car washing: what causes water spots, how a DI filter works, which filter suits home or mobile u...
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Equipment GuideMobile Valeting Equipment List: What You Need to Start in the UK
An equipment list for starting mobile valeting in the UK: the pressure washer, generator, hose reel, pure water filter, vacuum,...
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Equipment GuideBest Car Valeting Machines UK: Vacuum, Extractor or Steam Cleaner
A buying guide to car valeting machines: what a wet and dry vacuum, a carpet and upholstery extractor and a steam cleaner each ...
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Equipment GuidePolishing Pads Explained: Which Pad for Cutting, Polishing, Finishing
We explain cutting, polishing and finishing pads, how to match them to a machine and backing plate, and why colour codes vary. ...
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Equipment GuideBest Detailing Brushes UK: Which Brush for Which Job
Our detailing brush guide explains where soft boar hair, synthetic bristles, horsehair and stiff tyre brushes belong. Learn how...
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Buying GuideBest Microfibre Cloths for Cars UK: GSM, Edges and Uses
Choose microfibre cloths by task, pile, weave and care needs. We explain a sensible starting set, safe separation of dirty jobs...
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Buying GuideBest DA Polisher UK: How to Choose Your First Machine
How we would choose a first DA polisher: throw, backing plate, speed control, corded or cordless and what comes in the box. We ...
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Buying GuideBest Car Drying Towel UK: GSM, Size and Pile Explained
Choose a drying towel by size, pile and handling rather than GSM alone. We compare useful options from our range and explain ge...
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Equipment GuidePressure Washer Fittings Explained: Connector Types and Adapters
Identify pressure-washer connectors and choose an adapter with confidence. We explain machine, hose and gun connections, M22 de...
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