10-28-2017, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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Cleaning products... what is your preference?
Guys, on the subject of cleaning products what do you prefer? I made a shortlist with my detailer and this is what we came up with!
Shampoo: Labocosmetica Semper or Infintywax FlawlessCurrently I am having this wishlist for Christmas: MaFra Black 3 Plus - Professional car care product http://www.mafra.com/exterior-car-ca...ck-3-plus.htmlMR |
10-29-2017, 01:25 AM | #2 |
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I'm not really a hands on type of guy so I just do simple cleaning with ULTIMA WATERLESS WASH on EVERYTHING and it works great! Also unbelievable value to dry wash your car when it's not too dirty.
https://www.carpro-us.com/wash/ultim...e-and-sprayer/ |
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10-29-2017, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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My preferences:
Car body Pre-wash: GYEON Foam Wash: MA-FRA semper shampoo (foaming nicely) with wash mit from Mequiars Rinse: GYEON wet coat Drying: GYEON soft wipes with GYEON Cure (ceramic balsam coating) Rims Pre-was: MA-FRA P-Ray (if needed) otherwise GYEOM Foam Wash: GYEON bathe + ( coating shampoo) with microfiber cloth Rinse: GYEON wet coat Drying: micro fiber cloth with GYEON Cure Tires GYEON Tire |
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11-04-2017, 01:25 PM | #4 |
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Been using a combo of Optimum No-Rinse and Quick Detailer, Chemical Guys car wash and quick detailer, Menzerna polishes, Dodo Juice Supernatural (when I was using actual carnuba wax), Menzerna FMJ for sealant.
Ceramic coat = GTechniq CSL I have way too much detailing supplies for my own good |
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Recently purchased a new car. can you suggest me which products will be the best for my new ride?
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07-31-2018, 01:02 PM | #6 |
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Cleaning products are very depending on personal preference.
I personally prefer one professional. Very reliable non-biased review. This guy knows what he is doing. Very detail oriented. He lists "best" washing and detail products (including tools) currently available in market. He is not sponsored for any products, what he uses and method that he takes is far beyond some "ordinary" perspective. If you do care about car detail. Watch few videos available on his youtube. Top Detailing Products CAR SHAMPOOSCG Snow Foam https://amzn.to/2tWVIPX CG Snow Foam Combo Pack https://amzn.to/2KPSHHz Mastersons Wash and Shine https://amzn.to/2KKPegx CG Glossworkz https://amzn.to/2NtpoMI POLISHES Griots BOSS Crème Kit https://amzn.to/2tYm6J5 DETAILERS & SPRAY WAX Griots BOS Spray Wax https://amzn.to/2zf6hmm CG V07 https://amzn.to/2lT2npQ INTERIORS Mastersons Interior Detailer https://amzn.to/2NsS7kt Mastersons Glass Cleaner https://amzn.to/2KDFc1G Saddle Soap https://amzn.to/2m0DBUV Moneysworth and Best Conditioner https://amzn.to/2u8loZ1 WHEELS AND TIRES Auto Fanatic Wheel Foam Coming Soon! CG G6 Hypercoat For Tires https://amzn.to/2KS7N2B CG VRP Tire Dressing https://amzn.to/2KO2Wfb PAINT CLEANING CLAY Meguiars Professional Clay https://amzn.to/2u8OsQb 3M Perfectit Clay https://amzn.to/2KIJMLf METAL POLISHES Mothers Mag Aluminum Polish https://amzn.to/2tUZKbc Gliptone Metal Polishes https://amzn.to/2tZ4Raq DEGREASER Malco Red Thunder ( Check Ebay) BOTTLES, PUMPS, CAPS, TOPS Chemical Guys Industrial Trigger Sprayer https://amzn.to/2KyOqw7 Chemical Resistant 16 Oz Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/2tWb4Eh Gallon Pump Dispensers https://amzn.to/2KUxFHu Gallon Pump Dispenser Caps You Must Have https://amzn.to/2u4NpAP THE BASICS Uberflex Pressure Washer Hose Anti Kink https://amzn.to/2NHbN4b MTM Pro Foam Cannon Kit with Gun https://amzn.to/2m8cI1l Best Tire Brush and Carpets https://amzn.to/2u6DQSq Wheel Woolie Kit https://amzn.to/2L4VSes Microfiber Wheel Wash Mit https://amzn.to/2m6Kbcb Micro Shop Vac Brush and Crevis Kit https://amzn.to/2NEkQD2 Rubber Trim Wax Removal Erasers https://amzn.to/2m8RQae EZ Dabbers for fine detail work around emblems https://amzn.to/2ua9zSV Short Wheel Brush https://amzn.to/2NHCUfs Window Squeegee https://amzn.to/2MYrOBC Gallon Pump Heads https://amzn.to/2N5ueyF Rubber Caps for Pumps https://amzn.to/2NqLrTd Window Cleaning tool https://amzn.to/2J8BvLK Microfiber Wax Pads https://amzn.to/2zmdBfY Meguiars Wax pads https://amzn.to/2N2FxYc Extra Sticky Lint Rollers https://amzn.to/2N21NBy 3 Gallon Black Wheel Buckets https://amzn.to/2JafLyM Meguiars Yellow Grit Guard https://amzn.to/2N1ioFI Boars Hair Detail brush https://amzn.to/2N4H7Jk Premium Detail Brush set https://amzn.to/2u9dsYd Nylon Wedge Tool Assortment https://amzn.to/2NHIqPc SPRAYERS GALORE Sure Shot Sprayer “On Sale” https://amzn.to/2NGlU9E Solo Sprayer https://amzn.to/2m5fLXV Chemical Guys Professional Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/2zt2qCk Zep Professional 32oz Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/2J7eadj Best Foam Gun for Garden Hose https://amzn.to/2ulhzj7 IK 9 Foamer https://amzn.to/2u9biYB STORAGE SOLUTIONS Aluminum Gallon Storage Shelves https://amzn.to/2L3ZzRL Aluminum 16oz and 32oz storage shelf https://amzn.to/2JcwVMj Aluminum Storage Wall Organizer https://amzn.to/2u8PoF5 Gladiator Wall Storage System https://amzn.to/2N4FBqu Rockwell Jawhorse https://amzn.to/2NGu5CQ Industrial Towel Wringer https://amzn.to/2N2IfwQ |
07-31-2018, 01:49 PM | #7 |
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OMFG...... does no one here know anything about SWISSVAX (former SWIZOIL)????
https://www.swissvax.com/index.php US Site: https://www.swissvax.us/ Handbook PDF: https://www.swissvax.com/documents/h...015-EN-web.pdf
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07-31-2018, 08:55 PM | #8 |
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Menzerna polishes/compounds as needed (applied with a Porter-Cable 7424XP DA polisher)
Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant for the paint CarPro Dlux for the wheels Zaino Z-16 for the tires Gliptone leather cleaner for the interior Ammo Frothe for heavier soil/dirt tons of fluffy microfiber towels ...but 99% of the time, all I need is Blackfire waterless wash concentrate. This stuff is AWESOME. |
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09-17-2018, 06:28 PM | #10 |
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Groit's is a great sponsor of Northwest BMWCCA. I use all their stuff. I have for years and have zero complaints.
I even carry Speed Shine in my trunk with a microfiber cloth. |
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10-25-2018, 09:34 PM | #11 |
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I have recently discovered Gyeon - and I am really impressed.
Started with Wet Coat...added Bathe +....then Tire....then Cure... I am not even using the "long term" stuff and don't care, it's so easy to use these products and they work really well. Hydrophobic and a definite increase in gloss, even on my pedestrian AW F80.
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10-29-2018, 02:08 PM | #12 |
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Ha, may as ask everyone what their favorite beer is (I'll admit mine's Budweiser).
I've used various Griots stuff going back 25 years but haven't lately. I was always very happy with it. My first clay bar was from Griots. I've recently been using Chem guys pink wash which I'm pretty happy with. I like Gliptone cleaner then conditioner for the leather..started using it on my M3 with Napa and never turned back....mmmm that smell. I've started using some Adams products....clay bar, interior cleaner and detailing spray. All worked well...especially the interior cleaner. Not greasy and left things feeling really, well....clean. I still have a bottle of Zymol detailing spray that works fine. About 2 months back I got some HydroSilex recharge (ceramic) and that now goes on monthly. I'm happier with it every time I use it. One thing I DO notice is that people tend to favor one set of products depending on the forum you spend time in. I don't know if that's from suggestions from members, detailers who contribute, sponsors, etc......but it's something I DO notice. I go back to my old M3 forums and it's a whole different set of products for the most part.
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11-01-2018, 07:00 PM | #13 |
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Shampoo: Foam - Honeydew for lubrication during maintenance wash, Angelwax FastFoam for decon, Soap - ONR for most washes, Reset for coating refresh
Detailer spray: ONR 16:1 Sealant: Reload Rims (Coated in DLux): Iron X, AMMO Brute Wheels: Superclean 3:1 Window: Stoner Invisible Glass Water repellent; Aquapel Exhaust polish: P21S + Dremel Tire gel: Opti-bond Anyone have personal experience with the SGS28 and the Mosmatic 29.134? The trade off appears to be the stainless steel internals of the SGS vs the Mosmatic's exterior build feel + less resistant swivel. Curious on opinions. |
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11-01-2018, 09:56 PM | #14 |
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Love the AMMO products, sucks that they don't sell them in gallons but I get it's a boutique brand.
I use: - Carpro Iron-X - AMMO Plum (wheels) - Adams wash soap - AMMO Hydrate (drying aid) - Autoclay pad - Menzerna Power Lock - Collinite 845 - AMMO Mud (tire dressing) - Griot's leather care - Misc. APC for interior cleaning Still looking around for the best feeling quick detailer, AMMO's quick detailer feels grabby and not as shiny and what I used to use (Hybrid V07) which sadly has alcohol in it, so can't be used with the PL and collinite. |
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Will do just ordered some, thank you!
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Dodo Juice. Supernatural turns it all into glass. The tire wax is awesome. I'm open minded but it would take a lot of convincing to get me to switch.
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12-24-2018, 07:56 PM | #18 |
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Use a lot of Adams stuff on my cars.
Sonax, Iron X, and Nanolex all good wheel cleaners/iron removers. Meg’s 105/205 preferred combo of polishes. Menzerna makes great ones as well. Won’t use anything other than these. It’s easy to try out different shampoos and QD’s but when you get into more serious stuff like paint correction it’s harder to experiment since some products don’t yield the results you want and there’s a lot of time investment in it. With that said, I’ve found most CG products to be utter shite and wouldn’t recommend them. Also had the worst customer service experience in their store. Most other brands I’ve tried I ended up being happy with and it comes down to personal preference.
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I have a pretty diverse arsenal of products that I use. If I had to choose one brand to have all my products by.. Probably CarPro. But wouldn't hesitate to use the full library of stuff like Meguiars, Adams, Griots.
I used to have plenty of Chemical Guys stuff but have moved away from them. I have a few left over things that I've slowly used but wouldn't buy anything else from them.
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