New and Improved products from Garage Therapy

[@gingerphil]

I like the idea of that dash serum. 👍 So many products I've tried will darken the dash but make it shiny. 😫 A product which darkens the plastics but leaves a matt finish is exactly what I've been looking for. 💯 😎

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

It's so weird to see but it's so effective!

[@gillywash1487]

The wash pads do soften up after a few uses, so handy for doing big flat panels on the van quickly. Does take some getting used to but I wouldn’t be without it now.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I really do like it, especially how much it holds in the core!

[@Geeky_detail_reviews]

Congratulations as well on 9k milestone

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Thank you buddy! 🙌🏻

[@Geeky_detail_reviews]

@@SpeckyMcSporran well deserved. I’m not sure why it’s not 20-30k at least keep them coming plesse

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

😘

[@gavd6726]

Good video Specky. Love the Garage Therapy products. In terms of the pre-rinse, after watching John's video at Forensic Detailing Channel, I now apply a citrus pre-wash and snowfoam to a dry panel. Leave to do their work, then rinse off. I follow the argument of not diluting them further. Each to their own though I guess.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Do what works for you and F the haters! 🤣

[@gavd6726]

@@SpeckyMcSporran Amen Brother! 🤜🏼🤛🏼😁

[@paulquickmire4140]

Great video Specky, glad to see you've got a set of rimmats, I love mine, no more scrubbed knuckles and don't have to roll the car back and forth either. Everything Garage Therapy does is well thought out, value for money and does exactly what it is supposed to do and more, I simply can't fault them. I'm going to have to get that tyre applicator brush though as I don't have a decent one yet unless GT suddenly make one of their own 😂. Stay safe mate and keep up the great work 👍

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Cheers Paul, I've been a fan of GT for a long time and now a fan of these Rim Mats!

[@pfmusic1]

Nice video. Need to get some of those Rimmats. Love GT products and just bought a load of their 5l bottles over the weekend. Trying out the Dash Serum, tyre serum, wheel cleaner and Fall out remover for the first time. Thanks for sharing, cheers

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Cheers Patrick!

[@alex_tricker]

Great video mate, GT products are always top quality!

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Great video my friend Dash serum is like Harry potter’s wand magical

[@paultaylor9652]

Great video Scottie. These cars "can" get back into main dealerships/car supermarkets via auctions once they're finished with nowadays due to second hand car shortages, imagine buying top price for one thats been treated like this before Scottie got a hold of it.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

🤣🤣

[@evansisgreat]

Came across your channel a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying it. I'm just down the coast in Dundee, hope to run into you at a show or something. Cheers!

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Thanks so much, come say hi if you see me! 👍🏻

[@pietromendola1254]

Great video! Looking forward to the different types of Tyre Scrubbing brush, do like the look of the SGCBUK one 👍🏼

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Thank you!

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Great to see another video from you specky. I must try some more GT products.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

😁👍🏻

[@Geeky_detail_reviews]

Excellent video buddy. Loved it las always ❤ Keep them coming?

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Onwards and upwards my friend! 🫶

[@carltonwray7015]

Nice video Specky, picking up tips from Paul Dolden on your quick action on brushing them wheels😊 Some GT products I must try! 😊

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I do look up to him... he's very tall 🤣

[@johnbrown3951]

Fit like. I agree with you on most of the points in this film and the products used but (using the Glasgow slang where a sentence ends in but). I like to use a citrus pre wash overlaid with Snow foam by my supplier of choice (M & K) but on a really dirty car I use their Snow foam with extra bite HD Snow with great effect. I can spend 3 hours discussing detailing with John and he is of the opinion that cars should be pre rinsed with water at the start of the process I was unsure on the dilution on contact of any products thereafter but as he said how much water is left on a well protected car by the time you put down your lance and pick up your spray bottle or pump sprayer. I am always worried that when you blast mud off a car are you rattling the grit along the paintwork causing scratches. With regards rinsing Snow foam off I am a top down man (as opposed to the "Taps Aff" method that is in favour around these parts when the sun shines and can be seen in any of the Parks around these parts) as when you work up to the top all the foam residue is back at the bottom and it needs going over again not needed as gravity aids washing in the top down method but I do see the logic in your method and sometimes I use it on the lower half off the car when it is dirtier and then switch to top down. With regards wheels, GT wheel shampoo is unrivaled but I now use M & K Strip on the tyres which has the same effect and characteristics as GT Decon. The yellow colour on the alloys I had on the Discovery Sport I bought, but in the barrels. The only product that removed it was WoWo's wheel cleaner which according to Fraser who owned the Company at the time had the all the characteristics of an acid but not the P.H. of an acid so no potential for damage especially to diamond cut alloys. GT serum is my tyre dressing of choice applied with the Carscope brush. The GT exterior products I used for at least a year and loved them but I am a huge wax fan and now that I am retired I can indulge my passion with no time restraints except daylight hours and rain but the time of year helps with both except this is the West of Scotland and it rains a lot. I usually detail my Mum's car in Banchory twice a year and due to time restraints I tend to use Sigma and CS on her car but I have not tried Sigma V2 which I believe is better according to David McBay. I really don't enjoy interior cleaning as much but my interior cleaner is GT interior topped with M & K Treat but that new GT product looks interesting its a pity GT don't do sample bottles as I might be interested in giving it a go. The Glass cleaner I tried and I rated it as my least favourite product in their lineup but maybe I should try it again and use their cloth can it be ordered direct from GT or is it only available from In2Detailing. My glass cleaner of choice is AutoBrite Glass cleaner but my exterior windscreen I use the M&K 3 step process of cleaner, polish and repellent. Angelwax H2Go is an excellent water repellent product that I also use I will stop rambling now as I am sure you have lost the will to live but again I look forward to your next installment as they are always enjoyable and thought provoking. Thanks again loon.

[@stevegorman2898]

Fab vid, fab products love GT. Haven't got the glass cloths yet. The wash mitt I found awkward to use, bit short on the hand and I've got little hands. I've got a Citroen C3 Courtesy - had 2 months now as Astra awaiting parts after a wee ding ok front frontal!). Apart from Soft 99 gacò on the glass and odd hose down, think I need to give it some love.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Don't do too much of their job for them 😂

[@stevegorman2898]

Well it's courtesy 😂. Did NAT like that Corsa?

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

She really did, seemed well built and very easy to live with. Heated seats and steering wheel, auto lights, wipers and even high beams!

[@stevegorman2898]

@@SpeckyMcSporran I'm missing all those things. C3 is a nice car but it's the base non turbo, 86bhp, not enough poke for cross country and motorway. LED lights are awesome though 😎

[@kevinb7058]

Great vid Specky my man 👌 Any issues with using the decon shampoo at 1.50 for interior? I'm going to try that thanks 👍

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

No issues at all, I find it's still powerful enough to clean but gentle enough not to negatively affect the materials. The choice of tool is important too.

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

Great video buddy , that dash serum has become one of my go to interior products it really is a nice little product to use

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I'm really impressed with it, need to try it on a few different areas of the interior.

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

@@SpeckyMcSporran I used it though out the whole digger I cleaned for my Xmas video and honestly the interior looked amazing considering how bad it was . Really impressed with it

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Good to know next time I need to detail a digger 🤣👍🏻

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

@@SpeckyMcSporran 🤣🤣🤣

[@richardwood6793]

Sorry Specky, just not a propper test, you did not have your white coat on lol. joking apart like you i love gt products, just ordered v2 foam & v2 shampoo from in2detailing along with a mjjc foam cannon, just waiting for better weather. Thanks for all the great info & keep up the good videos.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Thanks Richard, the lab coat will be coming back to the channel soon! 😁👍🏻

[@mrlionrocks]

Gt make some great products I'm going off snowfoams though,I prefer to just use some apc in a pump sprayer

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I've enjoyed GT products for a long time. I know what you mean, snowfoam isn't for everyone and it's good to change things up now and then.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Specky, brilliant video,GT products look good to use,they have done a top job on the Corsa,the dash one what a difference there is.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Cheers Steven, dash serum is a bit of a game changer for me!

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

Loving the look of that Dash Serum. Does it have similar effects to the tyre serum?

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I'm guessing it's a similar situation considering the name but you'd be best to speak to GT to be sure. It's still relatively new to me so I can't make a fully informed comment as yet.

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

@@SpeckyMcSporran cheers Specky. Perhaps I'll drop Maz an email or something. But great if it was though.

[@tonylange6630]

Hi Specky, Already a big GT fan, what dilution do you use the one shampoo in a foam lance at

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Good question, roughly 25ml shampoo to half a lance of water.

[@aaronbell8527]

What pressure washer do you use

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Currently a Nilfisk C120

[@johnp6987]

Can you link to the gloves you use please mate, if they are the ones mentioned in a podcast that are a tighter fit. Muchos grassyarse

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

Brilliant stuff from GT i must give that dash stuff a go it looks great, that hire car has never been as well treated let me tell you. They should give you a discount lol.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I wish they did haha!

[@paulcloughton4000]

Interesing vid👍 hire cars are allways dirty, i had 1 and said one alloy was marked.. after i cleaned it,it was just old tar,went back cleaner that it had ever been😂 i know you like GT products but would be intersting what you think of autobrite decon shampoo.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

The only AD product I own is the Citrus Wash.

[@ulstervillan1307]

Hi ya buddy, do you have a link for the rim mats.?

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

It's in the description box bud.

[@geckolondon7894]

Useful video. Good to see the GT products - I'll certainly be trying their offerings once my stock of Bouncer's (RIP) products is exhausted! Do you rate the rim mats? They look a bit cheaply made for 50 quid, or are looks deceptive?

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Honestly they don't feel "premium" but they're better than you'd expect. I might make a dedicated video to show them off properly.

[@andrewvickers4487]

Cheers! Regarding the finish of Sigma v2, I'd love to see it in a side-by-side with your favourite paste wax on a polished black/dark panel ;) Also is the durability of One Tyre any better than a typical dressing (1-2 weeks)?

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

That's certainly a possibility! As for Tyre Serum, it's something I want to talk about in a future video as I don't think we should be talking about tyre dressing longevity but rather regular conditioning.

[@andrewvickers4487]

@@SpeckyMcSporran Aha but how regular? 😉

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

That's the point. Maintenance and tools play a big part in this.

[@decker0373]

Nice work! I'm hoping the rental company may offer you a wee rate reduction 🙏. The whole pre-wash debate is so frustrating Specky, why would people think that it wouldn't make a difference, I've tested it myself, it 100% makes a difference. I also agree with pre-rinse but only if the car is minging. All the best.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Cheers Lee, sadly I don't think they'd know what a clean car looked like even if it hit them in the face 🤣 As for pre-washing I think I need to make a dedicated video covering this!

[@decker0373]

@Specky McSporran good luck with that, Specky. I'm not sure that the naysayers will convert though 🤣

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Some won't listen and some can't be told, but maybe I can show them with enough evidence that they'll consider it 🤞🏻

[@gingerphil]

@Specky McSporran Do it!! 😀 For me personally I never pre-rinse the car as I notice the citrus or snowfoam slides off really fast. 🤔 The only time I pre-rinse is in the summer when the panels are warm to cool them down. I'm not too bothered about long dwell times in the warmer months as usually I'm only removing dust/sahara sand. 😁

[@shrmtales]

Specky hello, been watching your videos. My gold ones are the prewash mentality. However i have a Q regarding the PIR and foam lance. So got a new one and went through the process to check the water required to empty my bottle. I notice that when added my solution took time wise more to empty the bottle in contrast when it was only water yes is bit more viscous but have you ever come across a similar observation on that. Cheers Hercules

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Honestly that's a new one for me and I'm not sure I've heard anyone else mention it. Either the problem is unique to you/your setup or we've never really payed enough attention to compare. Viscosity COULD have an impact but without more study I can't be certain. I'll have to look into this one. Thanks for sharing this 👍🏻

[@shrmtales]

@@SpeckyMcSporran For me too since it is very noticeable. So the items i used was the MJCC pro v2 and a new soap that the viscosity is unreal. In comaprison to the BH Autofoam the new one is 5 times more thick i say thicker than dish wash soaps. The mark land was the differential speed at the nozzle been slower. i will to try to find a big plastic 200liter barel to empty one in it let it rest till the foam breaks down and measure again and compare the 2 data. Cheers for the reply, input and time to this Q

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

If you could let me know your findings after the test I'd greatly appreciate it. This is something worth looking into as all our calculations are based on the flow rate of water so this could have an impact on the industry as a whole.

[@jonathanlegge1666]

That’s THE best wash that car has ever had! I’m currently in a long term rental, and it really bothered me how poorly cleaned they are. Even made a comment to the chap who delivered it, that its clear from the paint it on only ever got washed with a brush… funny breed us enthusiasts…

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Haha we spot the things others don't, good or bad 😁

[@kennyg4744]

Great video Specky. Tyre Serum is now my favourite and as you say, using the Car Scope brush is just fantastic. I also used it on the plastic wheel arch mouldings and lower side skirts on my wife's mini and it works brilliantly. I have tried Dash Serum and didn't really get on with it, but after reading Darren's comment below, I'm going to have to have another go with it.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Cheers Kenny, Tyre Serum is in my top 3 for sure! I've only played a little with Dash Serum but it worked out great for me. As you'll know, some materials can be fiddly with certain products so I'm glad I have a variety to use.

[@Detailingmaster-b5e]

Great vid as always , unfortunately Garage Therapy is not available in Sweden or in near by countrys.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

That's a shame, sorry to hear that.

[@Just_Bald_Chris]

Would never of thought about using zero at 50:1 to clean the dash. I have used their interior cleaner though. GT products really are versatile. Great video too.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I've used it at 100:1 on glass, super versatile!

[@jamesbartlett5005]

GT just keep smashing out great quality, effective products. There's a reason why urself and the big lad use them! SIGMA is so user friendly, smells great and in my experience u get a couple months worth of protection. It deepens the paint on my red golf and leaves it slick to touch and glossy. My goto LSP with GT QD used on routine washes 👍

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

If you know you know 👌🏻

[@BarryCoombs1]

Garage Therapy's do really solid products. Used their shampoos, decon, wash & wheel and all do a great job. Bought but not yet used their Sigma sealant & QD but looking forward to it trying them after seeing how easy they look to apply and the gloss they added to a hire car with no prep or protection. Thanks for video and enjoying the podcasts too. 👍🏾

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Thanks Barry! Keep in mind that you'll get a better finish with a prepped car but these are so easy to use even without a second stage. 👍🏻

[@Mogsy28uk]

Agreed Craig, GT make some good products, decon shampoo is very handy for badly soiled cars (with IW Citrus), such as when doing the neighbour's cars annual wash n gloss. GT QD was good as a drying aid. Tyre serum was my #1 for a while, a stonking product, same with the Glass cleaner. Just wish Carscope made an better hand friendly brush, its great, but my old hands get cramp from holding that wee round peg while coating 4 tyres every month!! 😂

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Ooh, how about redesigning it? Business opportunity there!

[@kevdavies3445]

must be the cleanest rental in the u.k

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Haha here's hoping! 🤙🏻

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

👍👍👍

[@joeschmoe6908]

As a US viewer, I sure wish we could get half the products you review. Seems like even when we can the prices are insane. I know it works both ways, and chemicals are expensive to ship. Just venting.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I know how you feel, it's disappointing when you want to try a product but get put off by the higher prices.

[@joeschmoe6908]

@@SpeckyMcSporran Honestly the price is the most important thing, for example Garage Therapy I believe is totally unavailable in the US.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

That's such a shame, they're probably my favourite brand right now.

[@joeschmoe6908]

@@SpeckyMcSporran I meant to say the price WASN'T the most important thing, but yeah.

[@zaccalliss8051]

Nice video as always and brilliant Podcast especially Paul he’s hilarious. Any chance of another after dark podcast, perhaps a Easter Special episode? 😀

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Never say never 😜

[@tmphotography8443]

hmmmm , type of build up I see on our hire cars at work . The cleaner we have isn't mixed really strong but it's one thing I find annoying when I've finished . Unlike you to forget to press record too my friend

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I know 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

It's big and slightly stiff 😂

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Story of my life 😜

[@jezlucas3878]

1st

[@chevyimpala67]

Great video. Lots of really useful info in there. Loved the comparisons at the start. I used to use TFR on every wash 🤣 but now use citrus in a pump sprayer on the lower sections and then spray the snow foam on top. Makes the job so much easier. Just got a set of rimmats. Gamechanger for me. Keep up the good work!

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Thanks bud! 🙌🏻