Must haves

CalgaryDetail

CalgaryDetail

Mike
Ok so I’m in a mood to experiment. I have some Victoria wax coming and want to try something new. So I thought I would roll 2 threads into one. So I was wondering what are must have products/chemical for every garage. What thing does every detailer have in there house (excluding tools). For example I love Nattys Blue. I love the stuff, it works well and has a good price so I would say everyone should have a jar on hand.
So the second half of this thread is I'm looking at buying some new products and I though I would use this as an example. So this is kind of a shopping list. must haves. Thank you very much


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Assuming this is for YOUR car, here's my short list. I would have a different list for details....

Poorboys SS&S

Poorboys BnB/NL or Zaino Z16 for rubber & vinyl.

Poorboys Clay

Poorboys Foam Gun (yes, I know he doesn't make it, but
Steve stands behind it)

Menzerna Power Gloss & Final Polish II

BlackFire Scratch Resistant Clear Finishing Polish

(Klasse AIO used to be on the list, but I'm not a big fan of the new VOC formula, but thankfully have some of the old mix)

Zaino Z6 QD (or FK #425).

Zaino Z8 (QD sealer -AMAZING!!!)

Zaino Z2Pro (sealer)

Zaino Z5 Pro (sealer)

Zaino Z9/Z10 Leather Care

Zaino Z12/Z14 if your anal like me... and want something for glass and plastic. These are THE BEST.

Dragon Fibre, Cobra, PB's microfiber towels. These aren't chemicals.... but they are Dam* good MF's!

Optimum APC.

BlackFire Tire/Wheel Cleaner Gel or Eimann Fabrik (awesome -but mild and intended for well kept wheels)

If you like Carnuba:
Finish Kare #425 (My top choice)
Poorboys Natty's (white or blue)
Trade Secret
Pinnacle Liquid Wax (Your best bet if your a liquid wax man).

There are more, but these are the ones I reach for most often these days.

-Just my opinion, based on my use. I'm sure this thread is going to showcase many fine products.
 
Poorboys SS&S

Poorboys BnB/NL rubber & vinyl.

Poorboys Clay

Foam Gun

Poorboys Pro polish


Menzerna Final Polish II

Opt polish..

PB's microfiber towels.



Poorboys Natty's (white or blue)

Pinnacle Liquid Wax
 
holland_patrick said:
Poorboys SS&S

Poorboys BnB/NL rubber & vinyl.

Poorboys Clay

Foam Gun

Poorboys Pro polish


Menzerna Final Polish II

Opt polish..

PB's microfiber towels.



Poorboys Natty's (white or blue)

Pinnacle Liquid Wax
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+ One. I have the above items except FP II ,OPT.

I will add to the list. IP , Powergloss (Thanks Flatstick) and from the reviews i have seen i think CK has a place here..
 
Well I guess my one product suggetion isn't up to par so I guess its only fair if I put my 2 cents in.

Poor boys wheel wax
" " Nattys Blue
" " Bold and Bright
" " PwC
" " SSS
" " Ex-p
" " Natural Look
" " SSR 1,2.5

P21 Gel Wheel cleaner
Victoria Wax Clay
Megs Gold class soap (nice cheap soap)
Adams detail spray

These are a few of the products i can think off the top of my head. After work I will check out the rest that I have and see if I forgot anything
 
Nattys Blue
Zaino Z8
Poorboys SS&S
Poorboys Spray & Rinse
Menzerna Final Polish II
Finish Kare 425 and FX100
Poorboys Bold N Brite and Natural Look
 
Here's mine:

Karanuba wax (ok ok Carnauba then):
Trade Secret wax, Pizzaz wax, OCW

Sealant:FMJ FMJ FMJ

Claybar: 4*

Carwash: BMW Autowash, Sonax, 4* Ultimate

Leather Dressing: Z10(can use it on door panels,vinyl + dashboard too) and 4* leather conditioner

Tire dressing: Mother's FX tireshine and Z16...oh Meg Endurance High gloss too...very durable stuff

Qds: #425 and Adams QD

Glass: Invisible glass

Bumper/trim: Autoglym bumper care

Sheepskin: Black/Camel sheepskin from sheepskindotcom.
 
Poorboy's Spray & Wipe!

I have several polishes I have been happy with, several swirl removers, several LSP's, Vinyl/rubber treatment, leather products, but S&W has to be the handiest product I use by far.

Charles
 
:D :howdy :D
Hmmm.... some must mave products/chemicals for every garage...
Lets see.... um....
  • 1-2 cases of Domestic Beer
  • 2-3 cases of Imported Beers
  • 1-2 bottles bourbon
  • 1-2 bottles Tequila
  • 1 bottle vodka
  • 1 bottle gin
  • 1 bottle rum
  • 1 bottle scotch
  • 1 bottle vermouth
  • 1 bottle kahlua
  • 1 bottle Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 1 bottle Grand Marnier
  • 1 bottle Amaretto
  • 1 bottle Brandy
  • 1 bottle Chambord
  • 1 bottle Southern Comfort
  • 1 bottle Triple Sec
  • 1 Bottle Grenadine
  • 1 Bottle Sweet & Sour
An Let's Not Forget:
  • Lemons & Limes
  • Salt
  • Cherries
  • Olives
  • Lime juice
  • Lemon mix
  • Orange juice
  • Cranberry juice
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Soda water
  • Tonic water
  • Coke & diet coke
  • Seven up & Ginger ale

Oh, and IMHO, it just wouldn't be complete without at least one box of good Cigars -- preferably those hand rolled in Havana
 
dr_detail said:
:D :howdy :D
Hmmm.... some must mave products/chemicals for every garage...
Lets see.... um....
  • 1-2 cases of Domestic Beer
  • 2-3 cases of Imported Beers
  • 1-2 bottles bourbon
  • 1-2 bottles Tequila
  • 1 bottle vodka
  • 1 bottle gin
  • 1 bottle rum
  • 1 bottle scotch
  • 1 bottle vermouth
  • 1 bottle kahlua
  • 1 bottle Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 1 bottle Grand Marnier
  • 1 bottle Amaretto
  • 1 bottle Brandy
  • 1 bottle Chambord
  • 1 bottle Southern Comfort
  • 1 bottle Triple Sec
  • 1 Bottle Grenadine
  • 1 Bottle Sweet & Sour
An Let's Not Forget:
  • Lemons & Limes
  • Salt
  • Cherries
  • Olives
  • Lime juice
  • Lemon mix
  • Orange juice
  • Cranberry juice
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Soda water
  • Tonic water
  • Coke & diet coke
  • Seven up & Ginger ale

Oh, and IMHO, it just wouldn't be complete without at least one box of good Cigars -- preferably those hand rolled in Havana
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Plenty Stella Artois in my garage:D
 
I'll agree with CharlesW. I PB's S&W tops my list of must have products. It just works, and is pleasant to work with. :bigups

The rest of the products are pretty interchangeable for me...

Wash soap -- there are numerous at varying price points. I honestly haven't ever encountered a bad one. There are some that are better than others, but never had one not clean a vehicle.

Glass cleaner -- I've used several and all work to a certain degree. My current fave is Hope's Perfect Glass. AG's DP Krystal Vision looks interesting.

APC -- Lots of choices again. The only one that actually disappointed (and surprised) me was the 303 Industrial Concentrate.

Vinyl/Rubber/Plastic -- Mainly PB's products for me (NL and BnB), but offerings from Meg's (#40, Natural Shine) 1Z, and 303 aren't too shabby.

Polishes/Sealants/Waxes -- Choose your poison. I think as consumers (pro/hobbyist) we are very lucky to have a variety (sometimes too many looking at my shelves) of choices of quality products to choose from.

QDs -- I love these...too much I lke to have a variety (@ a dozen) and I do. This is another product that rarely disappoints. The one that I am most curious about today is the 425 product. I need to find just enough shelf space for a gallon.
 
Meg's QD and QID. MF Towels!, a spray tire shine (to get inner fenderwells, suspension, etc), I guess thats about it. The rest of my arsenal is changing all the time.
 
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