Fellow Detailers, What Is Your Favorite Product For.........
#76
Keeping this thread alive...
Car Soap: ONR
Claybar: any
Polish: Z-PC
Glaze: none
Sealant: Z-2 and Z-CS
Wax: none
Tire Dressing: Meguiar's Endurance
Wheel Sealant: Poorboy's Wheel Sealant or Z-2
Interior Protectant: Lexol Vinylex
Leather Care: Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner
Quick Detailer: Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer or Z-6
Car Soap: ONR
Claybar: any
Polish: Z-PC
Glaze: none
Sealant: Z-2 and Z-CS
Wax: none
Tire Dressing: Meguiar's Endurance
Wheel Sealant: Poorboy's Wheel Sealant or Z-2
Interior Protectant: Lexol Vinylex
Leather Care: Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner
Quick Detailer: Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer or Z-6
#77
Meguiar's clay
Meguiar's Ultimate qiuck detailer
Poor Boys SSR1 Polish or Meguiar's Ultimate polish (have a full bottle of each lol)
Turtle Wax or Meguiar's wax...........new favorite is Meguiar's Synthetic Sealant (have all 3 lol)
For polishing I like Meguiar's Diamond Foam polishing pads, for finishing their Diamond Foam finishing pads.
Meguiar's Ultimate qiuck detailer
Poor Boys SSR1 Polish or Meguiar's Ultimate polish (have a full bottle of each lol)
Turtle Wax or Meguiar's wax...........new favorite is Meguiar's Synthetic Sealant (have all 3 lol)
For polishing I like Meguiar's Diamond Foam polishing pads, for finishing their Diamond Foam finishing pads.
#79
add these to the list of "the good stuff"
I've gather this much info after countless hours of lurking detailing forums:
also, let me save you some $
meguiar's APC+ (use it everywhere), - even tires
CG maxi suds (for foam cannon - cheaper than honeydew),
mtm hydro (foam cannon) get it @ wayfair w/coupon $60 compared to $100+ rebrand
speedy prep towel fine grade (for the lazy), (don't get the medium)
Collinite 845 (inexpensive, good lasting wax),
ONR (two bucket, quick detailer, clay lube)
Ultima UWW+ (as versatile as ONR, great waterless wash)
Microfibertech - half off what others sell their MFs for
Meguiars Ultimate compound (easy to use compound -otc)
Menzerna P085RD - the finishing touch to any job (best glazing)
Menzerna SI-1500, SF-4000 (polish/finish essential kit)
BFWD - great sealant
Stoner invisible glass - windows
I've gather this much info after countless hours of lurking detailing forums:
also, let me save you some $
meguiar's APC+ (use it everywhere), - even tires
CG maxi suds (for foam cannon - cheaper than honeydew),
mtm hydro (foam cannon) get it @ wayfair w/coupon $60 compared to $100+ rebrand
speedy prep towel fine grade (for the lazy), (don't get the medium)
Collinite 845 (inexpensive, good lasting wax),
ONR (two bucket, quick detailer, clay lube)
Ultima UWW+ (as versatile as ONR, great waterless wash)
Microfibertech - half off what others sell their MFs for
Meguiars Ultimate compound (easy to use compound -otc)
Menzerna P085RD - the finishing touch to any job (best glazing)
Menzerna SI-1500, SF-4000 (polish/finish essential kit)
BFWD - great sealant
Stoner invisible glass - windows
#81
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Just gathering some information from you fellow detailers (both professional and amateur) and am looking to find out what your favorite product is for the following:
[B]Car Soap: I never use soap on SLICK!
Claybar: Griot's www.griotsgarage.com
Polish (light cutting): Griot's complete compound using his 6" Orbital Buffer with orange pad
Polish (medium cutting): the above
Polish (heavy cutting): the above
Glaze: NONE
Sealant: NONE
Wax: Zymol concourse wax
Tire Dressing: Sanctiond Tire Glaze
Wheel Sealant: Volks are raw aluminum polished with Mothers metal polish
Interior Protectant: Zymol leather cleaner
Leather Care: Zymol leather cream
Quick Detailer: The best...Adams detail spray
Glass Cleaner: Adams glass cleaner which I apply after using a his clay bar and only removed using micro towel for best results!
Once I've clayed and machined compounded my paint surface Zymol Concourse Wax finishes the job! And yes, it is literally applied by hand! If it didn't look great and last I wouldn't be spending over $300 for a pound!
I realize that your product of choice may vary from situation to situation and will also depend on what color of vehicle you are detailing, however just your overall favorite product for the category is fine. Just cut and paste the above into your post and fill in your favorite product. Thanks.
[B]Car Soap: I never use soap on SLICK!
Claybar: Griot's www.griotsgarage.com
Polish (light cutting): Griot's complete compound using his 6" Orbital Buffer with orange pad
Polish (medium cutting): the above
Polish (heavy cutting): the above
Glaze: NONE
Sealant: NONE
Wax: Zymol concourse wax
Tire Dressing: Sanctiond Tire Glaze
Wheel Sealant: Volks are raw aluminum polished with Mothers metal polish
Interior Protectant: Zymol leather cleaner
Leather Care: Zymol leather cream
Quick Detailer: The best...Adams detail spray
Glass Cleaner: Adams glass cleaner which I apply after using a his clay bar and only removed using micro towel for best results!
Once I've clayed and machined compounded my paint surface Zymol Concourse Wax finishes the job! And yes, it is literally applied by hand! If it didn't look great and last I wouldn't be spending over $300 for a pound!
I realize that your product of choice may vary from situation to situation and will also depend on what color of vehicle you are detailing, however just your overall favorite product for the category is fine. Just cut and paste the above into your post and fill in your favorite product. Thanks.
Gary
Last edited by gary c; 08-07-2017 at 07:25 PM.
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Car Soap: Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Wash & WAX
Claybar: Pinnacle Ultra Poly
Polish (light cutting): N/A
Polish (medium cutting): N/A
Polish (heavy cutting): N/A
Glaze/Finish/Protectant: Opti-Seal (use after every wash on entire car, even windows)
Tire Dressing: Mckee's 37 tire & rubber rejuvenator, Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing
Wheel Sealant: Wolfgang tire & wheel cleaner, McKee's 37 Wheel Glaze
Interior Protectant: Mckee's 37 total interior cleaner, McKee's 37 Interior Surface Protectant, 303 Aerospace UV Protectant
Leather Care: Pinnacle leather & vinyl cleaner, Pinnacle Leather Conditioner, 303 Aerospace UV Protectant
Quick Detailer: Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz
Also since there isn't a spot for WINDOWS: Mckee's 37 Krystal vision glass cleaner, Pinnacle glasscoat window Sealant, P21S windshield wash booster
And no spot for plastics: Mckee's 37 plex-all
Claybar: Pinnacle Ultra Poly
Polish (light cutting): N/A
Polish (medium cutting): N/A
Polish (heavy cutting): N/A
Glaze/Finish/Protectant: Opti-Seal (use after every wash on entire car, even windows)
Tire Dressing: Mckee's 37 tire & rubber rejuvenator, Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing
Wheel Sealant: Wolfgang tire & wheel cleaner, McKee's 37 Wheel Glaze
Interior Protectant: Mckee's 37 total interior cleaner, McKee's 37 Interior Surface Protectant, 303 Aerospace UV Protectant
Leather Care: Pinnacle leather & vinyl cleaner, Pinnacle Leather Conditioner, 303 Aerospace UV Protectant
Quick Detailer: Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz
Also since there isn't a spot for WINDOWS: Mckee's 37 Krystal vision glass cleaner, Pinnacle glasscoat window Sealant, P21S windshield wash booster
And no spot for plastics: Mckee's 37 plex-all
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
Claybar: Pretty much any
Polish (light cutting): Meguiars M205
Polish (medium cutting): N/A
Polish (heavy cutting): Meguiars M105
Sealant: Menzerna/Jescar Power Lock
Wax: Natty's Poor Boy Blue
Tire Dressing: Optimum
Wheel Sealant/Cleaner: None/Can't remember the name doh
Interior Protectant: 303 Aerospace UV Protectant
Leather Care: Wolfgang Leather Care Cleaner, WLC Conditioner
Quick Detailer: Meguiars Ultimate Quick detailer (this stuff is the shizz)
Windows: Stoners Invisible Glass (always loved the name)
Plastics: Mother's Back to Black
Headlight Repair: Wipe New Headlight Restorer
Windshield Washer Fluid: Rain-X Bug Remover
Polish (light cutting): Meguiars M205
Polish (medium cutting): N/A
Polish (heavy cutting): Meguiars M105
Sealant: Menzerna/Jescar Power Lock
Wax: Natty's Poor Boy Blue
Tire Dressing: Optimum
Wheel Sealant/Cleaner: None/Can't remember the name doh
Interior Protectant: 303 Aerospace UV Protectant
Leather Care: Wolfgang Leather Care Cleaner, WLC Conditioner
Quick Detailer: Meguiars Ultimate Quick detailer (this stuff is the shizz)
Windows: Stoners Invisible Glass (always loved the name)
Plastics: Mother's Back to Black
Headlight Repair: Wipe New Headlight Restorer
Windshield Washer Fluid: Rain-X Bug Remover
#84
Did some detailing this weekend!
Car Soap: Optimum Car Wash
Claybar: Mothers Clay kit
Polish (light cutting): Never polished before
Polish (medium cutting): Leave it to the pros
Polish (heavy cutting): Leave it to the pros
Wax: Collinite 845 (amazing stuff)
Tire Dressing: Dub (smells like oranges)
Interior Protectant: Aerospace 303
Leather Care: Leatherique and Lexol
Quick Detailer: Optimum ONR
Glass: Stoner invisible glass
EXTRA's & ACCESSORIES
Microfiber: Kirkland(costco)
Window trim: 303 aerospace
Masking tape: 3m automotive (green)
Razor blade: Plastic
Detail guardz tire jam: so hose doesn't get caught
Air compressor: so water doesn't drip after drying
Grit guard: detail image
Car Soap: Optimum Car Wash
Claybar: Mothers Clay kit
Polish (light cutting): Never polished before
Polish (medium cutting): Leave it to the pros
Polish (heavy cutting): Leave it to the pros
Wax: Collinite 845 (amazing stuff)
Tire Dressing: Dub (smells like oranges)
Interior Protectant: Aerospace 303
Leather Care: Leatherique and Lexol
Quick Detailer: Optimum ONR
Glass: Stoner invisible glass
EXTRA's & ACCESSORIES
Microfiber: Kirkland(costco)
Window trim: 303 aerospace
Masking tape: 3m automotive (green)
Razor blade: Plastic
Detail guardz tire jam: so hose doesn't get caught
Air compressor: so water doesn't drip after drying
Grit guard: detail image
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#86
I've been using Chemical Guys products for about a year now. Picked up the foam cannon + a few different soaps to try out at the auto show. For the soap, I like the 'snow foam' best, and 'extreme wash' second. I tried the 'butter wet wax', but it seemed to dry/evaporate off quickly, making drying the car a pain to scrub and rinse.
My latest purchase is their 'After Wash' drying agent. It reminds me of the Eagle1 Wax-as-u-dry. Works extremely well for leaving a streak free finish.
My latest purchase is their 'After Wash' drying agent. It reminds me of the Eagle1 Wax-as-u-dry. Works extremely well for leaving a streak free finish.
#87
ONR wash
Ferrex to decontaminate the paint (removes iron deposits)
Clay
Oberk Supreme Cut and their microfiber cutting pad
Optimum Hyper Polish and their orange foam waffle cutting pad-both using a Rupes Bigfoot 21 mm DA
Optimum Paint Prep
Optimum Opti-Coat Pro 3-two layers of base coat, two layers of top coat. Yes, it is a true layerable SiC ceramic coating. And no, you can't buy it unless you're a pro and Optimum approves you. Starting price from an authorized installer starts at $3000. But as a certified and authorized Opti-Coat installer who was on the original testers of Opti-Coat, I got some to test on my own car.
The look is pretty incredible, pictures don't do it justice. And probably not cost effective for our cars considering the price is at least half the value. Even though I have access to it, the cost of the warranty kit is pretty high so probably wouldn't have done my own car if I hadn't received what I got to test. Optimum Gloss Coat is the way to go for the hobbyist/weekend warrior. Ridiculously easy to apply, lasts 2-3 years.
After about a month, fully cured at this point
Ferrex to decontaminate the paint (removes iron deposits)
Clay
Oberk Supreme Cut and their microfiber cutting pad
Optimum Hyper Polish and their orange foam waffle cutting pad-both using a Rupes Bigfoot 21 mm DA
Optimum Paint Prep
Optimum Opti-Coat Pro 3-two layers of base coat, two layers of top coat. Yes, it is a true layerable SiC ceramic coating. And no, you can't buy it unless you're a pro and Optimum approves you. Starting price from an authorized installer starts at $3000. But as a certified and authorized Opti-Coat installer who was on the original testers of Opti-Coat, I got some to test on my own car.
The look is pretty incredible, pictures don't do it justice. And probably not cost effective for our cars considering the price is at least half the value. Even though I have access to it, the cost of the warranty kit is pretty high so probably wouldn't have done my own car if I hadn't received what I got to test. Optimum Gloss Coat is the way to go for the hobbyist/weekend warrior. Ridiculously easy to apply, lasts 2-3 years.
After about a month, fully cured at this point
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@Scottwax So how does the opti-seal compare to opti-gloss coat?
I've been using opti-seal followed by their spray bottle Optimum Car Wax once a month or so.
Also, your pictures didn't upload
I've been using opti-seal followed by their spray bottle Optimum Car Wax once a month or so.
Also, your pictures didn't upload
https://imgur.com/gallery/1J6EDON
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