Detail Throwdown: List your top products...

Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner it leaves the finish feeling slick

Quik Clay System clay makes your car looks amazing!

#83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish for heavy swirls

#80 Speed Glaze for light to moderate swirls

M-07 Show Car Glaze it make your paint look deeper

Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax to make your ride pretty

Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner to clean the wheels

NXT Generation All Metal Polysh to make all chrome shine like crazy

Quik Interior Detailer for interior touch ups

Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant or #40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner for a natural looking dash but NS smells better

Meguiar's W-9006 foam finishing pad applying wax

Meguiar's W-8006 Foam Polishing Pad removing swirls or oxidation

Supreme Shine Microfiber to removing waxes, polishes ETC

Ultra Plush Super Terry removing waxes, polishes ETC

High-Tech Applicator Pad to apply certain products by hand

My porter cable 7424 for saving my arms!

Grit guards for swirl free washing!
 
Here are my go-to products:



Poorboy's Super Slick & Suds

Heavy & Ultra Heavy sheepsking wash mitt from Excel

Waffle Weave Drying Towel - Pakshak or Big Blue from Properautocare

Microfiber - Ultra-Smooth and Ultra-Plush from Pakshak and Elite and Edgeless from Excel

Meguiar's NXT Glass Cleaner

Klasse AIO (probably the most used product that I have)

Four Star UPP (on my car)

Poorboy's EXP (on father's SUV)

Collinite IW (on the car that stays outside 24/7)

FK1 Pink Wax

Eagle One Wet Wipe & Shine

Menzerna HGAS (on my car)

FK1 FX-100 (for use with EXP)

Glass Scrub from Glass Science

303 Protectant

303 Fabric Cleaner (FK1 121 sample really good as well)



I have a bunch of other QD's and LSP's that I've tried a couple of times and other that I have yet to try. On the list are FK1 2180 and Natty's Blue.



Wasn't asked, but products that I don't really care for, have yet to really impress me or have other products that perform better:



Four Star Ultimate Gloss Enchancer (HGAS & FX-100 much better)

Poorboy's Spray & Gloss

Quikshine (only use on glass for now)

Mother's Back to Black

Meguiar's NXT Tech liquid wax

1Z Perls and Exclusiv (like SS&S and Optimum car wash much better and less expensive)
 
This is great stuff - thanks for all who are particpating and those who are reading this now should feel free add their 2 cents.



It is interesting to see which things are recurring and I'm more surprised to see the variation especially in waxes and pads. I know that this stuff is religous to a lot of detailers and many people find a product and stick with it, but I was expecting more consistency than I'm seeing here.



If someone gets bored, it would be cool to have a database of the products listed to see what the "top products" are based on the # of times they are listed.



Derf said:
Go to the home page and on the right you will see a box that says community information. Click on secret decoder ring and all (ok, maybe not all) will be revealed.
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Ah, thanks. I had seen that when I joined the site back in March, but I had totally forgot about it. Still, I think it is more useful for a thread like this to be specific so that people (especially newbies and visitors) can see exactly what people are using.



I find this thread pretty educational and fun to read, so hopefully others do too. :goodjob
 
My list:



1)Wash/dry- still trying to find an OTC (over the counter) that I really like. Have seen lots of raves about NXT, but can't find it in my area yet. I like the California Water Blade, but it gets mixed reception here on Autopia.



2a)Buffer - Porter Cable 7424. Currently using Excel Propel Pads (Green, Blue, Grey), but find them to be too big. Would like to find some smaller diameter pads (6"?) to try.... or maybe I should just move up to a 6" backing plate.



2b)Polish - Currently using Griot's Machine Polishes (1, 2, & 3) and Griot's Hand Polish (I REALLY like the hand polish for getting out minor defects), but have Poorboy's SSR 1, 2, & 2.5 to try when the Griot's runs out.



3)Glaze - 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. I haven't found or heard of anything yet to replace it. :nixweiss



4)Wax/removal - Was using 3M Pro Liquid Wax, but just started using Collinite 476s. I love the way 476s looks, beads, and lasts, but I find it a pain to work with. Just got a bottle of Collinite 845 Insulator Wax (IW) to try next. Excel Elite microfiber for wax removal is the shizznit! I also like Griot's cotton cloths.



5)Tires - I never see this one on Autopia, but I use NoTouch tire foam. It works great for me, just the right matte (not too shiny), and lasts a good month or more for me. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.... :cool:



6)Interior - Vinylex for plastics (will try 303 next, finally found it local), Lexol for leather, and Simple Green ( :bolt ) for spot/stain removal.
 
ronmart said:
This is great stuff - thanks for all who are particpating and those who are reading this now should feel free add their 2 cents.



It is interesting to see which things are recurring and I'm more surprised to see the variation especially in waxes and pads. I know that this stuff is religous to a lot of detailers and many people find a product and stick with it, but I was expecting more consistency than I'm seeing here.



If someone gets bored, it would be cool to have a database of the products listed to see what the "top products" are based on the # of times they are listed.







Ah, thanks. I had seen that when I joined the site back in March, but I had totally forgot about it. Still, I think it is more useful for a thread like this to be specific so that people (especially newbies and visitors) can see exactly what people are using.



I find this thread pretty educational and fun to read, so hopefully others do too. :goodjob
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I think it's great too. Fun to learn more about other stuff (btw, I'm Snoopy over on Rennteam).
 
ClearKote

- Vanilla Moose (VM)

- Red Moose Machine Glaze (RMG)

- QuickShine (QS - oh yeah, my favorite!)



Optimum

- Hyper Compound (OHC)

- Compound (OC)

- Polish (OP)



Meguiar's

- #83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish (#83, DACP)

- #80 Speed Glaze (#80)

- #34 Final Inspection (#34/FI)

- #16 Pro Wax (#16)

- All Purpose Cleaner (APC)



Poorboy's World

- Natty's Carnauba Wax - Blue (NB)

- EX-P (EXP)



Menzerna

- PO106FF polish (mixed with RMG)

- Intensive Polish (IP)

- Final Polish II (FP2)



Sonus

Just about the entire line - seriously, but especially:

- Total Eclipse

- Vision

- Glyde

- Ultrafine Detailing Clay

- Acrylic Spritz

- Acrylic Glanz

- MF towels

- Professional Applicators (I love these!)

- Pads - DAS & SFX, full size and spots



Duragloss

- Car wash

- Aquawax (AW) - I'm a believer :D



Towels & Mitts

- Sonus (MF towels and mitts)

- PakShak (towels galore!)

- Excel (esp. the mitts!)



Misc

Top of the Line (TOL) Wheel/Tire cleaner

Klasse All-In-One (AIO)

P21S wax (P21S)

Pinnacle Souveran paste wax (PS)

303 Aerospace Protectant (303)

Stoner's Invisible Glass (IG)

Quick & Easy Wash (QEW) - mostly in the winter



Machines & Tools

Porter Cable 7424 (PC)

Metabo Rotary Polisher

Craftsman ShopVac

Bissel Little Green

Gilmour foam gun, brass quick releases and shut-offs :woot:



I know there are more, but these are the kinds of things I rely on regularly to cover all the bases when detailing different cars, paints, surfaces, etc.
 
animes2k said:
ClearKote

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I know there are more, but these are the kinds of things I rely on regularly to cover all the bases when detailing different cars, paints, surfaces, etc.
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Awesome post! :woot2:
 
Okay, I've collected all of the data here and from the same question on Rennlist (Over 350 products mentioned) and here's what I've come up with. The following products are the ones you MUST have (i.e., > 4 people said they couldn't live without it). I'd consider these must haves based on the feedback:



Sheepskin Mitts (from Excel)

303 Aerospace Protectant

3M Imperial Hand Glaze

Clearkote Red Moose Machine Glaze

Duragloss Aquawax

Foam Gun

Klasse AIO

Meguiars Gold Class shampoo

Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze

Meguiars #83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish

Natty's Blue

Optimum No Rinse Wash,

P21S Carnauba Wax

Pak Shak Microfiber towells

Poorboys EX-P

Porter Cable 7424 Polisher

Sonüs Microfiber Towels

Stoner Invisible Glass

Vinylex by Lexol

Woolite (6to1)

Zaino Z-10



Here's some very popular products that at least 3 different people spoke highly of, but didn't make the above list:



Black Again

Clearkote Quickshine

Clearkote Vanilla Moose

Griot's Garage Car Wash

Griots Interior Cleaner (esp for carpet)

Griots Wheel Cleaner

Klasse Sealant Glaze

Lexol Leather Conditioner

Meguiars NXT Glass Cleaner

Menzerna Final Polish II (FP2)

Menzerna Intensive Polish (IP)

Optimum Compound

Optimum Hyper Compound

Poorboy's Bold 'n Bright Tire Dressing

Poorboys Spray & Wipe
 
ronmart said:
Okay, I've collected all of the data here and from the same question on Rennlist (Over 350 products mentioned) and here's what I've come up with. The following products are the ones you MUST have (i.e., > 4 people said they couldn't live without it). I'd consider these must haves based on the feedback:



Sheepskin Mitts (from Excel)

303 Aerospace Protectant

3M Imperial Hand Glaze

Clearkote Red Moose Machine Glaze

Duragloss Aquawax

Foam Gun

Klasse AIO (probably the most used product that I have)

Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze

Meguiars #83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish

Natty's Blue

Optimum No Rinse Wash,

P21S Carnauba Wax

Pak Shak Microfiber towells

Poorboys EX-P

Porter Cable 7424 Polisher

Sonüs Microfiber Towels

Stoner Invisible Glass

Vinylex by Lexol

Woolite (6to1)

Zaino Z-10



Here's some very popular products that at least 3 different people spoke highly of, but didn't make the above list:



Black Again

Clearkote Quickshine

Clearkote Vanilla Moose

Griot's Garage Car Wash

Griots Interior Cleaner (esp for carpet)

Griots Wheel Cleaner

Klasse Sealant Glaze

Lexol Leather Conditioner

Meguiars Gold Class shampoo

Meguiars NXT Glass Cleaner

Menzerna Final Polish II (FP2)

Menzerna Intensive Polish (IP)

Optimum Compound

Optimum Hyper Compound

Poorboy's Bold 'n Bright Tire Dressing

Poorboys Spray & Wipe
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from that must have list and having seen in person/used said products my self:



definitely get the Natty's Blue for your dark C4S cab



skip the 303 and get the 1Z vinyl care and while your ordering 1Z get

the leather care too, its the best I've used. You can order it at openroadmotoring.com



Poorboys EX with nuba, is one of the few sealants I used that gives some "pool of water" depth and not the hardy glassy "bling" look of Klasse SG.



Stick with the Klasse AIO a few times a year. No need to buy another product if you already have it. works great on wheels and trim. Great cleaner. I top with FK 425



But definitely get some quality MF towels, I only use the type with silk binding from Poorboysworld.com and Detailcity.com (works out to $4 per towel). And wash with a sea sponge. Its the easiest (in my experience) to keep clean DURING the wash.



oh yeah and try the FK 425, FX100 and 146.

Wish I had it when I owned my dark car. Makes staying clean so much quicker and easier.

I keep them under my seat in smaller sray bottles. But my car is silver so staying clean is not as much of an issue anymore. Just makes it a total piece of cake now.
 
Uh oh...not a single, solitary Jeff's Werkstatt or Finish Kare product on that list. I think something is awry. :)



(I have to say I am partial to Prime instead of All-in-One, personally.)
 
Pennypacker said:
Uh oh...not a single, solitary Jeff's Werkstatt or Finish Kare product on that list. I think something is awry. :)



(I have to say I am partial to Prime instead of All-in-One, personally.)
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Ha, ha - a few Jeff's Werkstatt and Finish Kare products were mentioned by two people. However, I limited the 2nd list to at least three glowing testimonials and the main list to > 3.



You are in the minority about sealant products though as AIO had one fo the largest number of references (only ExcelDetail mitts and 3M Imperial Hand Glaze had more if I recall correctly).
 
I could be totally wrong here, but what may be a factor is popularity. Jeff's Werkstatt stuff is relatively new (Carlack notwithstanding), especially compared to something like AIO. Even Finish Kare may not be really well known outside this forum. It may be that there's a balancing act between what's most popular and what performs "best."
 
Pennypacker said:
I could be totally wrong here, but what may be a factor is popularity. Jeff's Werkstatt stuff is relatively new (Carlack notwithstanding), especially compared to something like AIO. Even Finish Kare may not be really well known outside this forum. It may be that there's a balancing act between what's most popular and what performs "best."
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Absolutely. There's no accounting for that, but that just means it is useful to do this from time to time to see what's the latest and greatest list.



I know my list will evolve as will others who have posted.
 
Pennypacker said:
I could be totally wrong here, but what may be a factor is popularity. Jeff's Werkstatt stuff is relatively new (Carlack notwithstanding), especially compared to something like AIO. Even Finish Kare may not be really well known outside this forum. It may be that there's a balancing act between what's most popular and what performs "best."
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Jeff Werkstatt Prime Carnuba and Strong rock! They make your finish much more reflective/clearer thank Klasse AIO. I will stick with Jeff for the long run...especially with his great prices.
 
But does Prime have the cleaning properties and flexibility of AIO? Just curious - I use AIO on just about everything from bare metal to glass to plastic to paint... Shines up a coin like you wouldn't believe :)
 
Joshua312 said:
Jeff Werkstatt Prime Carnuba and Strong rock! They make your finish much more reflective/clearer thank Klasse AIO. I will stick with Jeff for the long run...especially with his great prices.
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Maybe Jeff should put together a sampler package for <= $15 so people can try his products on an impulse buy and see how they work on one panel of their car (hood or trunk). A few companies do that and I'm happy to pick up their products to see what they can do with a minimal cost investment. If it is really good stuff, I'll always buy more.
 
ronmart said:
Maybe Jeff should put together a sampler package for <= $15 so people can try his products on an impulse buy and see how they work on one panel of their car (hood or trunk). A few companies do that and I'm happy to pick up their products to see what they can do with a minimal cost investment. If it is really good stuff, I'll always buy more.
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eh, I wouldnt count on that happening any time soon. I would say look for trades in the trading post but I doubt anyone is getting rid of their Jeff W. products...they are simply amazing and above all other products I have tried this far. The ease of use and the result is amazing :bigups
 
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