Hard To Find Products In Canada Help

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imported_Calogero

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How about we start a thread where we name some sweet places to find hard to find products in Canada.



If you're talking about say the States (Buffalo) for the Ontario guys please mention that as well because there are a number of Canucks from out East etc...



I'll start.



Megs Foam Applicator Pads



1. Meguiars Canada

2. Pep Boys in Amherst just across the border in Buffalo
 
I have no trouble finding any meguiar's products from autobody stores.



Menzerna professional series stuff though, I don't think exists in Canada retail outlets...I'm waiting to see what eshine is bringing in for menz. I'll be all over it like a dirty shirt if it's SIP and po106ff.
 
Invigor said:
Menzerna professional series stuff though, I don't think exists in Canada retail outlets...I'm waiting to see what eshine is bringing in for menz. I'll be all over it like a dirty shirt if it's SIP and po106ff.
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I forgot all about them carrying Menzerna. I've been having a hard time finding SIP, everywhere is sold out. Might just have to check them out.
 
Invigor said:
I have no trouble finding any meguiar's products from autobody stores.



Menzerna professional series stuff though, I don't think exists in Canada retail outlets...I'm waiting to see what eshine is bringing in for menz. I'll be all over it like a dirty shirt if it's SIP and po106ff.
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Carcaresmart

and George at thedetailingshop.com has Menz
 
Where is carcaresmart? Or is it an Etailer?



I'm having a hell of a time finding applicators (quality ones) OTC in southern ontario, Gta area.



It seems like it's all cheap simoniz crap. Even E-Shine doesn't have a very complete line of microfibers and applicators.
 
Menzerna USA is backordered on a few products. We ordered only what they had available until they receive stock end of month. At first we will be limited to



Power Gloss

Nano

Intensive Polish



All I can do is wait until they get stock :(



evilWagon said:
Even E-Shine doesn't have a very complete line of microfibers and applicators.
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Funny because we used to carry much more but many many customers were confused and were unsure what they wanted/needed. Out of curosity, what do you think we lack as far as Microfiber/applicators?
 
eShine said:
Funny because we used to carry much more but many many customers were confused and were unsure what they wanted/needed. Out of curosity, what do you think we lack as far as Microfiber/applicators?
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Hi Chris, I'm actually curious how your MF towels stack up to other retailers such as Pakshak, Autogeek, Autopia, and Chemical Guys. Are both the Waffle Weaves and Tornado the exact same and just rebranded, or are we talking a completely different line? Also, don't take this as an offence, but I'm not liking your Thief glass towel. I'm getting a much better performance from Crappy Tires' Microtex glass cleaning MF towel.



For people living in GTA west. Car Buffs located in Square One Shopping Centre Mississauga sells a full line of Autoglym and Zymol products. I have to warn you though, you're going to get raped on the price. I bought the Autoglym Car Glass Polish from them because CarCareSmart was out of stock and I got raped for $18 plus taxes. Low-end Zymol waxes start at around $70 plus tax. There is also another shop that sells Zymol at decent prices located in Markham. I'll get the url when I find it. Zymol Vintage was selling for $2300 plus taxes. Zymol Royale wasn't listed though. Another thing I found was Stoner's More Shine Less Time available at any PartSource for around $8-9 or something. If you're looking for a decent sprayer bottle, Dollarama sells 32oz. sprayer bottles for - you guessed it - $1. The bottles come marked so you know how much you're putting in there. Works well when I use it as a QD bottle with my ONR QD solution and other solutions I found on here in Autopia. :)
 
evilWagon said:
It seems like it's all cheap simoniz crap. Even E-Shine doesn't have a very complete line of microfibers and applicators.
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Try contacting the guys at the Detailing Shop (Quebec). The Detailing Shop They have one German applicator, but you might want to ask if they can sell the MF applicators that are included in their Menzerna kits separately. :)
 
FitSport said:
Hi Chris, I'm actually curious how your MF towels stack up to other retailers such as Pakshak, Autogeek, Autopia, and Chemical Guys. Are both the Waffle Weaves and Tornado the exact same and just rebranded, or are we talking a completely different line? Also, don't take this as an offence, but I'm not liking your Thief glass towel. I'm getting a much better performance from Crappy Tires' Microtex glass cleaning MF towel.



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I can't really compare our products to other vendors (spam). I can however tell you this, you will find many high quality microfibers don't differ much. There is Korean and China made products and many are very similar. When we contacted 10+ Microfiber companies in Asia and asked for samples many were identical, just different colors, sizes and prices. Each company basically also had a cheaper towel and the difference was obvious (Thinner, stretchy etc). I have owned or seen other towels available from other vendors and I would say most are at par as far as quality. Sorry you didn’t have luck with the glass towel.
 
That's the thing, you can't find any decent solid Microfibres unless you go through an e-shop or go to the States.



I haven't been happy with the Crappy Tire ones so they get used on the under body or wheel wells etc...



I wish we had more access to quality ones but ah well.



One thing I know we all have access to now is Black Wow!!!
 
TrufflePig said:
That's the thing, you can't find any decent solid Microfibres unless you go through an e-shop or go to the States.

I haven't been happy with the Crappy Tire ones so they get used on the under body or wheel wells etc...

I wish we had more access to quality ones but ah well.

One thing I know we all have access to now is Black Wow!!!
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Do you have Target stores up there? The Vroom brand ones are pretty nice.



TrufflePig if you ever want to try any just let me know. I'd be happy to send some up to you.
 
BlueZero said:
Do you have Target stores up there? The Vroom brand ones are pretty nice.



TrufflePig if you ever want to try any just let me know. I'd be happy to send some up to you.
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BlueZero are they really that good.



I've seen them a number of times I've been to the States at Target.



They're orange and grey/silver.



How do they stack up to the Meguiars Supreme Shine?



What do you mainly use them for?
 
TrufflePig said:
BlueZero are they really that good.

I've seen them a number of times I've been to the States at Target.

They're orange and grey/silver.

How do they stack up to the Meguiars Supreme Shine?

What do you mainly use them for?
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Are they THAT nice? Not really. They are nice for OTC towels. The Meguiar's ones are much nicer IMO. I have a few dozen of the orange ones and a few dozen of the small white ones. I use them mostly for door jambs, windows, lower panels, that type of stuff. The small white ones seem softer but thinner to me. Those work great for touch ups. My friend uses the orange ones for everything, but she has a white car. They do get good reviews around here. The drying towels on the other hand are great. They aren't as absorbent as a waffle weave but very soft and plush. I use them for QD sometimes too, only problem is they are almost too big for that.



If you ever want anything sent up just let me know.
 
eShine said:
Funny because we used to carry much more but many many customers were confused and were unsure what they wanted/needed. Out of curosity, what do you think we lack as far as Microfiber/applicators?
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I've only been watching your site for a few months so I must have missed the wider selection.



When I checked your site a couple of months ago I recall several of the microfibers and the hand jobber kit being out of stock. Our Subaru club had a group buy through you (care of Ed Hilario) and I'll likely be part of the next one.



You're right though, I can't pick anything specifically that you don't have one solution to. I think I'll order one of each of your microfibers and applicators and test them for myself.
 
99blackSE said:
Anyone know where we can get Duragloss products from?
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I can't remember the name off hand, but e-mail the guys at Duragloss and they can redirect you. They're in Ontario, I think.
 
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