Best Poorboy product combos.

Katieee

Katieee

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I'm ready to buy some poorboys products to help detail my 1989 Blue Mazda 626, but im not really sure which products to buy. Is it really a matter of preference of which polish, sealant or wax I use? I want to make this car sparkle and have a deep wet look.I have pictures but my camera isn't the best, the paint is a medium metallic blue. How often should I apply all these things to the car?

I also was wondering which SSR I should get, the car has lots of fine scratches with a few deep ones pretty much all over the car. I was recommended SSR 2 but I was wondering if there was much difference between SSR 2 and 2.5.

I'm going to buy Trim restorer and Bold N bright tire dressing too, I was wondering what people opinions on these products were.

And finally I have heard that Poorboys sells clay but I can't find it on the site, if im wrong what are the best clays?
 
Look under accessories for the clay. ;)

It sounds like you might need to start with SSR2.5 or SSR3 on your ride. Then I would follow up with SSR2, then Polish With Carnuba, then top it all off with EX-P Sealant. And if you want Natty's. I like to top dark colored cars off with Natty's. From your description that is how I think I would tackle it.

As far as opinions on Trim Restore and Bold N' Brite...They are both awesome products.
 
CobraCraig said:
Clay is only made by two manufacturers Automagic and a Japanese co. they are repackaged for different companies.
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I don't think this is true at all. I ahve used several brands of clay and they all feel different and have diferent characteristics to them. Where did you get this info. from?
 
Yes, it really is a matter of personal preference when it comes to the "best" stuff to use. If you are going to go the Poorboy's route, give Steve a call and he can give you detailed instructions and suggest what products to use. I mean, he is the dude who makes them....he ought to know. :)

As far as the clay goes, yeah, I have heard it's all made by a few comapnies. You could just go pick up the Mother's or ClayMagic kit at the local auto parts store probably for around $10.
 
2001civicex said:
I don't think this is true at all. I ahve used several brands of clay and they all feel different and have diferent characteristics to them. Where did you get this info. from?
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Auto Magic owns the patents to clay and this is from thier website:

In the United States, Auto Wax Company, Inc. sells Clay Magic®, the original surface preparation bar. Auto Wax owns seven patents relating to clay products and provides private label clay to many of the detail industry’s leading companies. If you would like copies of any court papers concerning the issues in this press release, or if you have any questions, please call David Miller at (214) 631-4000.
Clay Magic Website News
 
How we got on the clay subject , I'll never know:crazy

but...yes there are only a few and some facts here are true and others are close:)

there are about three mfg's of clay..ClayMagic lost their patent lawsuit with the other mfg's ...all started in Japan ...

Mostly you will see
A)clay magic in different grades and colors(private labels)
B) clay from Japan that is mostly(not all) goldish/yellow and popular versions include mine, Erazer, Zaino, Auotgeek and a few others here and there.

Many look similar, as i have a sample from Claymagic that looks very close to mine, but it definitely feels different and works differently.
Some are more coarse and some are more Elastic ...I've even tried one from Australia that was completely different:hurl as it was very hard to work with but claimed it did polishing too:nono

Clay like any other detailing product comes down to personal preference, trying out a few and then finding your favorites is usually the best way to figure it out for yourself....but reading and doing research, can help narrow the choices:)

Now back to the thread at hand...I have to agree with Natty, who i spoke with yesterday and he says HI:D , PwC and Natty's is a great combo for those who want depth, clarity and the wet look with the least amount of effort. Of course adding in other products like EX or EX-P will add a slight bit more to the look, but that again is a very subjective area... :phone: me if you have any other questions:hippi
 
Yeah I know its strange, but now you can buy whatever is on sale. They make two professional grades one is the same blue but a 200g bar and a red heavy duty bar.
 
Product combo's

1) Wash & rinse your car. With the surfaces still wet, put your hand in a plastic sandwich bag and feel the top surfaces. Also feel under your rocker panels, rear fenders, etc. to see if you have build up. If they're gritty, prep with a clay bar.

2) Address your defects with SSR 2.5 or 3 Not sure how bad your scratches are.., so I don't know if you need 2.5 or 3. It's best to start with SSR2.5, and move to 3 if you need to.

3) Polish with SSR1

4) Polish with PwC -You'll be smiling ear to ear after this step!

5) Seal with EX x 2

6) Pop a cold one, stand back, and smile at a job well done!

I agree that BnB on the tires is the way to go. I just ordered the trim restore, so I can't comment on that yet. If TR is like the rest of the PB line, we'll both be happy with it!
 
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