Please use this thread to list what sort of detailing products are available for sale, plus any links to product information and retailers. Please use separate threads to describe specific feedback regarding products you may have used.
He pretty much hit the nail on the head, I love the AIO and P21S combo, the shine is amazing.brett6485 said:Ok, time to get this thread started. I'm going to try and list every product I use and what I like to use it for. I always recommend the HIGHEST quality Micro Fiber towels/ applicators you can afford, they are worth there weight in gold if you want your paint to last. Also, if you notice any errors, post up so I change it. Feel free to ask questions too.
Klasse Products:
ALL IN ONE: AKA AIO... I love this stuff :bow: It uses are endless, it's main use though, is to prep the paint for wax. Using a nice MF applicator, apply it like you would a wax and remove it for a clean, polished paint surface. This will really help make the wax or sealant you use look its best. Also, if you want to strip the wax off your car, instead of using soap, poor a cap full into warm water and wash. You can also use it to clean rims and as a light polish to use with a polisher. I even use it on scratched CD's.
Sealant Glaze or SG for short is not a wax, but a sealant. Duh... It has a really nice shine to it, I really like it on metallic paints, really makes it POP. But the main perk to it, is that it LASTS. It's a high end shine that will last easily up to 6 months. I use to put it on customers cars and one came back 5 months later, went threw a machine wash two to three times a month and still beaded water and had that POP to it. Not going to get that with a wax. This stuff you have to use after the AOI, and apply it super thin. If you can see it, its to thick. Also the longer it sits, the easier it is to remove. You can also put some distilled water in a spray bottle and use that to soften it up. You can also use it to seal your rims.
Wheels and Tires
P21S Gel Formula This is nice stuff! BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, VW and Volvo all use and recommend this stuff. It's none acid based and works like a champ! Buy a lot cause you'll get addicted and use it up quick.
Meguiars NXT metal polish Turns this.
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Kicks the crap out of mothers IMO
As for tire shine itself, I'm not really to picky so long as it is a gel. The foam stuff sucks and kills your tires. Liquid stuff is just a PITA to work with and comes off way to quick. Right now I'm using Meguiars and I like it.
Sonus Products
Clay bar Not all clay bars are created equally and this stuff is by far my favorite. Great for annoying sap and bugs or a complete over haul of your paint.
Ultra Fine Detail Clay In case you are anal like me :wave: This stuff is great, I use about once a month to make sure my paint stays perfect.
Polish If you have an orbital buffer I recommend Sonus's line. Especially their stage 3 Final Finnish Polish :drool: Oh the paint looks soooo good after that. They make a nice starter kit if you are looking to get into it. I also like Pinnacle's Clensing Lotion , P21's cleaner and Poorboys' Blue for dark vehicles
Waxes
First off, my favorite, Pinnacle Souveran Wax It's not cheap, it doesn't last long, but it'll make every guy with Zaino green with envy. If you got black or red truck, you HAVE to try it. It makes any paint pop, especially dark colors, but with the reds and blacks it's just amazing.
NXT It's cheap, fast, simple and it works pretty damn good! In fact you just can't go wrong with NXT line. If you want something you can pick up locally and use with out issue, this is the ticket!
P21S This is a perfect middle ground wax. It not expensive and provides excellent results. I used this on most the cars I used to detail.
Vinyl
Sorry no link for this one, but I use mother's interior spray on my soft tonneau. Gives it a real nice shine and does a good job protecting it. To greasy to use inside the truck though.
Inside the cab I use Meguiars #34. It's designed for the paint, but it works well inside. It's simply a cleaner, leaves no residue, the truck looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor. Beware though, it has no UV protection at all, so make sure you something that will keep your dash etc from drying out. All my windows are tinted so I only use the #34.
Glass
Right now I'm using NXT glass cleaner as I have an excess supply of it. It works well, although I'm not to found of the smell. Normally I just use Stoners Glass cleaner, or AIO. If you have hard water, white vinegar does the trick.
Towels
Go Here and get some. LOL. You'll probably want two waffle weaves for drying and at least 5 for waxing/ polishing etc... Also if you have a Costco near by, they sell 20 for 10 bucks. I wouldn't use them on my paint, but they are GREAT for wheels, interior and the engine bay bling.
Water
Water you say? Most tap water sucks, do something about it! and make your life 10x easier. These Bad Boys are just AWESOME! I highly recommend calling them. They are super helpful. They told me what to test for in my water, then directed me towards the filters that would give me the most bang for my buck. Also, Lowe's carries some of there products, you may get lucky and they will carry the filters you need. I lost some water pressure, but not much, I'll eventually run two in parallel to get full pressure back.