New Member seeking advice!!

Cro0oz1n

Cro0oz1n

New member
Hi all,
I am not completely new to detailing but still learning and enjoying. And as long as it’s still enjoyable I guess it’s a hobby. I have a Torch red 1993 Corvette, Black 1997 Grand Cherokee Limited and a 1999 Pewter S10 -4X4.
Anyway I’ve graduated from Advance Auto/ Wal-mart products and am seeking some advice. I got some Adams products in a silent Auction last December and like the products but the prices seem a bit high. So now I’m looking into Chemical Guys and Poorboys.
I haven’t pulled the trigger on a PC yet but hope to in the near future.
I get a good bit of compliments on the shine of my Vette when we do shows and events.
I used an older Craftsman Orbital and used Swirl and Haze remover then Fine machine polish and topped with Buttery wax. I know I can’t get the same results using this machine but it’s all I have for now. The night before an event ,I put a coat of Brilliant Spray Glaze on and Buff it off the next morning.
The Vette is garaged and it’s our weekend thing.
I am out of APC and Simple green which I’ve been using as GP cleaners on tires, wheel wells ,under the hood and anyplace I need something stronger than car soap. Should I continue to use Simple green type product or is there better cheaper products?
I have been using Tough Stuff on the carpets and looking for better more economical cleaner there as well.
On the tires and under the hood I’ve been using VRT and VRT 50/50. I like the look of the flatter clean rubber rather than the super glossy sling it everywhere look of some dressings.
On the paint I’d like to make it shinier and deeper if possible. It seems that the Buttery Wax doesn’t last very long on the Jeep and the Truck which are daily drivers. NXT 2.0 doesn’t last either.
So anyway I guess I’d like some recommendations on several products. Maybe to many for one post.
APC
Tire dressing
Carpet cleaner
Sealer, glaze &wax - especially for red

Thanks
Crooz1n out!!
 
Welcome to the group:howdy

Do a search and check out what others have said about certain products thats probably your best bet to finding a review.
 
I guess I should have specified that I’m a research Junky! I’ve been going over products and reviews for the last 2 weeks. I know most product lines are like bar B Q sauce. They all contain many of the same ingredients but it’s the additives that separate them. I may like Bullseye and you may like Sweet baby Ray’s but with so many to choose from it still makes it difficult to choose. I have not seem much info on APC’s Vs. Simple green type cleaners. Nor on VRT /VRP.

Thanks again.
 
Simple Green is an APC and I use it quite often because I can buy it locally. I use it on my tires and will vary its strength based on my needs. I am not sure what VRT is? Although I have found that many tire dressing products will sling if you spray them on and either don't give them time to dry or they are not buffed off.

I use BNB, I put it on with a brush, let it sit for a while and then rub the excess of with a MFT. It leaves a nice shine that tends to be more of a matted color of black.
 
Thanks Jared, I think I'll buy some from CG's and see if it is the same. PB's product line is looking good. I may by a sampler and see what sticks....or Doesn't.
Fo those not in the know VRT and VRP are Vinyl Rubber and Tire or Vinyl Rubber and Plastic depending on the bottler.
I also found another thread further down that had some good info.

Now for an APC....
 
Speaking of VRT, a new formula has been introduced that is more water-resistant, so the protection and shine should last longer. Worked better than 303 on my truck's tonneau cover.
 
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