Specky McSporran

Specky McSporran

I'm Specky, a bespectacled Scottish geek with an affinity for car care and detailing. I make content for the beginner and enthusiast alike including my channel and my podcast.


GR Yaris Gets ACID SHAMPOO!

GR Yaris Gets ACID SHAMPOO!

How I Test Wax

How I Test Wax

Can You Trust Reviewers?

Can You Trust Reviewers?

Waxstock 2022! THE RETURN!

Waxstock 2022! THE RETURN!

Testing Tyre Cleaners

Testing Tyre Cleaners

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  • @grahamsopp
    @grahamsoppКүн бұрын

    how about big orange neat in the lance? still cheaper, maybe just as suddy

  • @littlecherryful
    @littlecherryfulКүн бұрын

    The problem is the video doesn’t show the scratches before and after using the products but apart from that they are good videos

  • @t1ber1an
    @t1ber1an2 күн бұрын

    Err did you not say the bottom of car is the dirtiest, yet you are shortening dwell time by starting rinsing from the bottom. I don't think it makes that much of a difference where you start rinsing.

  • @COC785
    @COC7856 күн бұрын

    Fusso dark is starting to fail on my hood after only 3 months. Claim says 12 months. Must be a bad joke. Did decon wash and came back just a little but still getting weak. Hood was polished clayed and prepped before. Weather has been very hot summer heat and maybe 3 inches of rain in 3 months. Washed weekly with ph neutral soap. I have a whole can left and it's going in the trash.

  • @richharris3016
    @richharris30167 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video.

  • @RobertSmith-di5ll
    @RobertSmith-di5ll7 күн бұрын

    i'm always bothered when my favourites go quiet - you OK?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran7 күн бұрын

    I've been going through some stuff, but I'll be back. Thanks for thinking of me 🙏🏻

  • @clintonhewitt3454
    @clintonhewitt34549 күн бұрын

    👍👍😊

  • @davidgalea8165
    @davidgalea81659 күн бұрын

    I heard that this smells strongly of chemicals-does this apply to the old version, as I tried the new version and it doesn’t have a strong odour at all? Cheers!

  • @vibez_kru01
    @vibez_kru0111 күн бұрын

    3:58 😂😂👍🏾👍🏾

  • @andyrantshumanphilosopher7571
    @andyrantshumanphilosopher757116 күн бұрын

    How does the ultimate compare to something like koch chemie h9?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran16 күн бұрын

    Sadly I haven't tried any abrasives from Koch

  • @alexandermorris8420
    @alexandermorris842017 күн бұрын

    I have an 12v Scissor jack and it works well. Much easier than a manual jack.

  • @chrispeat285
    @chrispeat28518 күн бұрын

    I thought the whole idea was you spray it on it runs off and takes the muck with it not cling on to it

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran18 күн бұрын

    Some of the dirt will be dragged off but it's main purpose is to pre-treat the dirt and make it easier to remove with a pressure washer or strong stream of water.

  • @chriscuthbertson
    @chriscuthbertson20 күн бұрын

    It will last 12 months if you garage the car and don't drive it.

  • @ADHDGamingme
    @ADHDGamingme26 күн бұрын

    Can you use this after waxing/paint coat protection or would you use this first then wax?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran26 күн бұрын

    It's basically an alternative to wax but you could always use this as a wax topper, just not as a base coat

  • @ADHDGamingme
    @ADHDGamingme26 күн бұрын

    @@SpeckyMcSporran spot on I just cleaned the car waxed it with that gen3 paint coat (synthetic) they use at the dealership Then someone told me to try that so I was unsure if I should put that over the wax but that's good to know because it will be faster than waxing! :)

  • @egesevindi
    @egesevindi27 күн бұрын

    I just bought the old one.

  • @davepoplin
    @davepoplinАй бұрын

    Best wax test I’ve viewed. Thank you!

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporranАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @ianscott1812
    @ianscott1812Ай бұрын

    Great informative video. What setting on the foam lance do you generally use for not too much consumption of chemical ?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporranАй бұрын

    I always leave the lance at its maximum setting and dilute the product to suit the job.

  • @dtail4u
    @dtail4uАй бұрын

    Gr8 video Does auto glymm have a ceramic or graphene topper

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporranАй бұрын

    They have Rapid Ceramic Spray which is a sealant/topper.

  • @dtail4u
    @dtail4u19 күн бұрын

    @@SpeckyMcSporran Tkz.

  • @Micklund
    @MicklundАй бұрын

    Just fill the bottle with pure product and turn the mix knob on top to get the desired thickness of foam thats what its there for, ots not rocket science?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporranАй бұрын

    Only do this if you want to waste product.

  • @thomasconstantinou9701
    @thomasconstantinou9701Ай бұрын

    For best results work in a sheltered area,damper the pad and don't use too much polish,plus you must let it cure till the next day before washing,it's a great product,good luck everyone 👍

  • @cjp9999
    @cjp9999Ай бұрын

    Hi Specky! I know I’m 4 years late to the party, but I just purchased the TW products you reviewed and am going to detail my car for the first time, ever 😬. My question is, can I use a buffer machine to buff off the ceramic spray or does it have to be done by hand? I didn’t see anything about that on the bottle. Also, thanks for sharing your knowledge! I’ve learned sooo much by watching your videos! Take care!

  • @user-wr3gp8hj3i
    @user-wr3gp8hj3iАй бұрын

    Brand new power washer owner as of about 3 hours ago, so this may not be the smartest question lol but-.. wouldn’t it be potentially worth the effort to “figure out” the correct position of the adjustment screw (and locking down/gluing/marking or whatever) instead of doing a mixture every time? Then you would just put in 100% product and could have the correct end result without having to measure?! I don’t have the real world experience to know if this is feasible, but it will be my first experiment so wish me luck! Lol

  • @michaelgaughan4609
    @michaelgaughan4609Ай бұрын

    One of the best reviews on this product. Very informative and honest. Top marks.

  • @joeveans2431
    @joeveans2431Ай бұрын

    Coat wise you mentioned comments then your neighbour walked out wearing one😂

  • @joeveans2431
    @joeveans2431Ай бұрын

    Coat wise you mentioned comments then your neighbour walked out wearing one😂

  • @ImCreepingDeath
    @ImCreepingDeathАй бұрын

    By hand is much safer!! Yes practice on someone else's car! 🤣

  • @user-zp9yx9kq8k
    @user-zp9yx9kq8kАй бұрын

    All bull poopies. You just added to the disinformation. A normal carnauba wax would do the same at half the price!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-ge6in1kn9x
    @user-ge6in1kn9xАй бұрын

    PLEASE DONT BE FOOLED ABOUT THE WARRANTY ITS BEEN 5 WEEKS IAM TRYING TO SORT OUT WARRANTY CLAIM MY GUN IS NOT WORING YOU ARE TALKING TO A EMAIL ITS NOT WORTH THE PAPER IT WRITTEN ON STICK TO KARCHER AT LEAST YOU TALK TO A HUMAN AND FOR PEOPLE WHO RELAY ON THE WASHER FOR WORK IT SAYS IT WILL TAKE 13-14 DAYS FOR A reply

  • @liamneale1831
    @liamneale1831Ай бұрын

    Super late comment but I’ll comment anyway, my only problem with your pre rinse test is that you put on the pre wash after you let the rinse side dry first. So you’ve basically just done the same test again in a way. No bash just my observation mate.

  • @harrycane7159
    @harrycane7159Ай бұрын

    Take Oxalic acid from the Boatsport.. best cleaner ever

  • @jamienevill1768
    @jamienevill1768Ай бұрын

    My father has owned quite a few white cars over the years. Always difficult to keep clean anyway. A few years ago, when he got his latest one, I 'cleaned' it using just the pressure washer. Once dried, there was hardly any difference, so I always use a pre cleaner of one brand or another ( I'm not biased towards a specific one) now. Now for a tale. At a company I used to work at, the boss asked the works know all to wash his wife's rather dirty black car. Said know all used only the pressure washer from the maintainance department. When the boss came back, it was still filthy and covered in traffic film! Suffice to say, he wasn't pleased. I volunteered to do it, using the valeting materials I had in my car. Proper job and one satisfied boss, who suggested I should do it for a living, which I later did.

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporranАй бұрын

    Thank you for this story! 🙏🏻

  • @simonfunwithtrains1572
    @simonfunwithtrains1572Ай бұрын

    With no electric polisher, used Mcguire's by hand. Takes an awful lot of work to remove even very minor scratches on lacquer with this product but the finish seemed very acceptable.

  • @EssGeeSee
    @EssGeeSeeАй бұрын

    I washed my car once a year, if it’s lucky.

  • @Messi10billy
    @Messi10billyАй бұрын

    Whats The best Dilution for Sonax BSD for no streaking with till top performance?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporranАй бұрын

    Don't dilute it, just use less product and spread it further then buff immediately

  • @K10jak
    @K10jak2 ай бұрын

    Your channel name is fantastic!

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @K10jak
    @K10jak2 ай бұрын

    You would be the best science teacher ever!!

  • @PeterAnderson-vp6pm
    @PeterAnderson-vp6pm2 ай бұрын

    I've just been doing your flow rate check, and the bucket was getting close to overflowing with only a fraction of the water in the bottle used. So I measured what remained in the bottle and subtracted that from what I started with - and I had used 304ml. There were 34 litres of water in the bucket. That gives a flow rate of 113litres per litres of product, which seems inordinately high compared to figures in your test. The lance is a Stonebank eBay special. Has anyone else found such a high figure ? The pressure washer I'm using claims 150 bar.

  • @BMan100
    @BMan1002 ай бұрын

    ..man I wish Autoglym didn't pull out of Canada... so much nice stuff we didn't get.

  • @tonyhill1916
    @tonyhill19162 ай бұрын

    At its not always possible to work on a car that's not in direct sun, which is the best pre wash that can be applied in sunlight without harming the paint if it dries on. If the answer is none, then what's the answer?

  • @swdw973
    @swdw9732 ай бұрын

    It amazes me how many of these are not available in the US.

  • @user-lr1gi3ex8q
    @user-lr1gi3ex8q2 ай бұрын

    thank you I just do it the slow way 😊

  • @chriscuthbertson
    @chriscuthbertson2 ай бұрын

    That's a lot of Bilt Hamber, I always read that you didn't need to use much of it, so it was really economical. 1:10 would be a lot smaller amount of product, about 90ml of product compared to 300ml+, that would be about 1:2.

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    You have to think about how much the foam lance will dilute the mix. 10:1 in isn't 10:1 out which is why it's important to know your own lances introduction rate. I was basing my figures on the percentage that Built Hamber themselves stated is typical use.

  • @aanonymuss3603
    @aanonymuss36032 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! Are you Glasgow based?!

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    No I'm in North Aberdeenshire

  • @ItsMeYourRealDad
    @ItsMeYourRealDad2 ай бұрын

    Where have you gone speccy?

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    I had to take some time out but I'll be back soon 👍🏻

  • @ItsMeYourRealDad
    @ItsMeYourRealDad2 ай бұрын

    @@SpeckyMcSporran thanks for the speedy response. Top bloke. I really enjoyed watching this channel, you seem really down to earth and honest with your reviews. Many detailers talk a lot of bullshit and just product-push but your videos are a breathe of fresh air in comparison. I also took a leaf out of your book and got the rimmats (good recommendation btw). Anyway, I hope you are well and I look forward to your return to youtube.

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, I really appreciate the support 🙏🏻

  • @jasper-hc1pw
    @jasper-hc1pw2 ай бұрын

    Nothing wrong with taking the time and just do it by hand. Allways great result with this product. Never the risk of damage the paint .

  • @davidboyce6427
    @davidboyce64272 ай бұрын

    Specky how long to you let the wax sit on panel before you wipe off?

  • @Mark-yy2vw
    @Mark-yy2vw2 ай бұрын

    Just ordered the p50 from b&q for £189 no bundle but just ordered the foam Canon from ava cos that's all I need, hope to see you back on KZread soon

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    Excellent, thanks Mark 🙏🏻

  • @mikeworkman1759
    @mikeworkman175913 күн бұрын

    How do you like it so far?

  • @TheDreadhead10
    @TheDreadhead102 ай бұрын

    Which dryer is this one? Because I’m looking to get one

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    It was from eBay some years ago, sorry

  • @JackKing12.
    @JackKing12.2 ай бұрын

    Wow...there should be a BSc Hons degree in snow foam application 😂

  • @SpeckyMcSporran
    @SpeckyMcSporran2 ай бұрын

    I agree, or at least give me an honourary one 🤣👍🏻

  • @chrispalmer9615
    @chrispalmer96152 ай бұрын

    What do you mean by 4% ? Does that mean 4 parts foam to 96 parts water?