Sherman8r44
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Well, I just got my order from our sponsor Danase for some CG stuff. I QD'd then applied Collinite to the Lexus ES today, so here's my take on Pro Detailer.
Product Name: Chemical Guys Pro Detailer w/Carnauba
Picture and Manufacturer Claims: Here
Test Conditions: Silver Lexus ES300, in a garage but only ~35 degrees outside. Only a light layer of dust on most of the car, except for the wheels and rear.
Product Characteristics: Bottle is decent, sprayer puts down a fine mist and has the capability for a lot of volume per stroke. The description is good and the directions are clear, but it should have mentioned that Pro Detailer should be diluted 2:1 (PD:water) when used as a waterless wash. The liquid acts a lot like S&W, and the color is more purplish and less green than S&W. I can't quite place the smell, but it's delicious...like fruit-flavored candy, I guess.
Application method: Since I expected this to be a replacement for S&W, I used it like S&W...spray, wait 10 seconds, then wipe until all streaks are gone. If it continues to streak or the towel is saturated, I use the saturated side to apply and the dry side of the towel to eliminate streaks. I used a Cobra Super-Plush for QDing (it's really an amazing QD towel).
Expectations: I typically have a 2-step QD process, S&W then Mothers FX SW. I am hoping that this at least replaces S&W, and hopefully replaces the Spray Wax too...therefore, it would become a 1-step QD process.
AND NOW, TO THE MEAT OF THE REVIEW...
Ease of Application: When undiluted, it streaks a bit more than S&W, but it's not a total pain or anything to use. When undiluted, it streaks very little and it is overall a joy to use.
Cleaning Ability: this is the most important aspect to me, as I expected it to be near S&W. It worked beautifully as a waterless wash, every bit as good as S&W...even when diluted.
Looks/Slickness/etc.: PD left a decent amount of shine and slickness, and it could certainly act as a booster wax as long as you don't plan to use a sealant over it.
Compatibility: This is the one and only downfall of this product. The carnauba in the formula can inhibit the bonding of future coats of sealant. I know that it is possible to get a non-nuba version of this QD from Chemical Guys, so hopefully Bob can do that for us in the near future.
Value: At $7.88 (or $7.09 after forum discount) for 16oz., this is a decent value...especially when diluted to yield 24oz., which is what should be done for most purposes. When Bob gets in gallons of this stuff, it will be an amazing value.
RECAP:
Ease of Application: A
Cleaning Ability: A+
Looks/Slickness/etc.: A-
Compatibility: B
Value: A-
OVERALL: A-
THE PRODUCT CAN BE FOUND HERE
Thank you Bob for the great CS, prices, and selection! :up
Reviews coming soon (okay, eventually...it's cold up here!):
CG Liquid Extreme Shine vs. CG "gel" Trim Restorer head-to-head comparison
CG Leather Cleaner & Conditioner
CG Extreme BodyWash
Questions/comments/opinions?
Product Name: Chemical Guys Pro Detailer w/Carnauba
Picture and Manufacturer Claims: Here
Test Conditions: Silver Lexus ES300, in a garage but only ~35 degrees outside. Only a light layer of dust on most of the car, except for the wheels and rear.
Product Characteristics: Bottle is decent, sprayer puts down a fine mist and has the capability for a lot of volume per stroke. The description is good and the directions are clear, but it should have mentioned that Pro Detailer should be diluted 2:1 (PD:water) when used as a waterless wash. The liquid acts a lot like S&W, and the color is more purplish and less green than S&W. I can't quite place the smell, but it's delicious...like fruit-flavored candy, I guess.
Application method: Since I expected this to be a replacement for S&W, I used it like S&W...spray, wait 10 seconds, then wipe until all streaks are gone. If it continues to streak or the towel is saturated, I use the saturated side to apply and the dry side of the towel to eliminate streaks. I used a Cobra Super-Plush for QDing (it's really an amazing QD towel).
Expectations: I typically have a 2-step QD process, S&W then Mothers FX SW. I am hoping that this at least replaces S&W, and hopefully replaces the Spray Wax too...therefore, it would become a 1-step QD process.
AND NOW, TO THE MEAT OF THE REVIEW...
Ease of Application: When undiluted, it streaks a bit more than S&W, but it's not a total pain or anything to use. When undiluted, it streaks very little and it is overall a joy to use.
Cleaning Ability: this is the most important aspect to me, as I expected it to be near S&W. It worked beautifully as a waterless wash, every bit as good as S&W...even when diluted.
Looks/Slickness/etc.: PD left a decent amount of shine and slickness, and it could certainly act as a booster wax as long as you don't plan to use a sealant over it.
Compatibility: This is the one and only downfall of this product. The carnauba in the formula can inhibit the bonding of future coats of sealant. I know that it is possible to get a non-nuba version of this QD from Chemical Guys, so hopefully Bob can do that for us in the near future.
Value: At $7.88 (or $7.09 after forum discount) for 16oz., this is a decent value...especially when diluted to yield 24oz., which is what should be done for most purposes. When Bob gets in gallons of this stuff, it will be an amazing value.
RECAP:
Ease of Application: A
Cleaning Ability: A+
Looks/Slickness/etc.: A-
Compatibility: B
Value: A-
OVERALL: A-
THE PRODUCT CAN BE FOUND HERE
Thank you Bob for the great CS, prices, and selection! :up
Reviews coming soon (okay, eventually...it's cold up here!):
CG Liquid Extreme Shine vs. CG "gel" Trim Restorer head-to-head comparison
CG Leather Cleaner & Conditioner
CG Extreme BodyWash
Questions/comments/opinions?
