Recommended Accessories & Equipment
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I have split this page into different categories to make it easier to find what you’re looking for:
- Microfiber towels and mitts
- Detailing Brushes
- Applicators
- Pressure washer equipment
- Other accessories
Microfiber Towels and Mitts
I’m a big fan of The Rag Company towels and having tried many other brands, I have found these to be the best quality. They come in a range of different weaves to suit every type of job, feel super soft, and hold up very well after loads of wash cycles.
- Wash Mitt: The Rag Company Cyclone (USA Link and UK Link)
- Drying Towel: The Rag Company Pluffle (USA Link and UK Link)
- Removing Ceramic Coatings: The Rag Company Pearl (USA Link and UK Link)
- Removing Waxes, Sealants and Polishes: The Rag Company Edgeless 365 (USA Link and UK Link)
- Applying Quick Detailer Spray: The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless 500 (USA Link and UK Link)
- Glass Cleaning: The Rag Company FTW (USA Link and UK Link)
For both the USA and UK websites use the code “AUTOCAREHQ10” to get a 10% discount.
Check out this article on my favourite microfiber towels for tips on towel selection.
Detailing Brushes
I use a variety of different detailing brushes for different jobs. Here are my favourites.
- Tyre Cleaning: In2Detailing Tyre Brush
- Soft Wheel Barrel Brush: Carscope Wheel Barrel Brush
- Bristle Wheel Barrel Brush: Large EZ Detail Brush (Amazon)
- Wheel Arch Cleaning Brush: EZ Go Brush (Amazon)
- Soft Detailing Brush: GB Detailing Premium Brush Set
- Tyre Dressing Brush: Carscope Tyre Dressing Applicator Brush
Check out my article on the best detailing brushes to see why they’re my favourites.
Applicators
Here are my favourite applicators for different types of tasks:
- Waxes: Sonax Wax Applicators (USA Link and UK Link)
- Spray Sealants: The Rag Company Eagle Applicator (USA Link and UK Link)
- Ceramic Coatings: Gyeon Coating Applicator (UK Link)
Pressure Washer Equipment
Here’s my current pressure washer setup.
- Pressure Washer: Kranzle K10/122 TS (Amazon link) – here is a link to my full review of this machine
- Short Trigger: MTM SGS35
- Foam Cannon: Pyramid Car Care Hydro Cannon (use code ACHQ for discount)
- Nozzles: Carscope 25° and 40° Nozzles (04 orifice size)
Check out this video to see my pressure washer setup in action.
Other Equipment
- IK 1.5 Pump Sprayer (USA Amazon link and UK Amazon link)
- IK 1.5 Pump Foamer (USA Amazon link and UK Amazon link)
- BLO Air-RS Car Dryer (USA link and UK link)
- Vax Spotwash (UK link)
- Henry HVR160 Vacuum (UK link)
Here are video reviews of these products if you want to learn more.