CAR WASH:

POLISH:

WAX:

MAINTENANCE SPRAY:

TIRE CARE:

INTERIOR CARE:

HAND/MACHINE:

TOWELS-DRY:
POLISH:

Want to get a percentage of products we are using. If I left anything out, just add it.

 

Check in the detailing section, lots of info there

 

wizards wash, turtle wax ICE wax and polish, wizards or zymol mist and shine quick detailer, tire care varies I'm not a big fan of super shiny tires, plus most of the stuff attracts dirt and brake dust faster than hell anyways. interior I just use a swiffer duster and plexus, again with the shiny ****. and I never touch my car with anything other than a microfiber.

 

I know, just wanted to due a little poll. I figured it would be easier.

 

Meguires

 

Menzerna for the most part.

 

zaino, meguairs, aerospace

 

Zaino(z-5,z-2,z-6, And clay/ wash) meguiars(#26 FTMFW) turtle wax(only their ice wash)
Porter cable(7424) Mothers( love their cleaner carnuba wax/ detail spray)

 

CAR WASH: Zaino

POLISH: Zaino Z-2

WAX: Not yet (still layering the polish)

MAINTENANCE SPRAY: Zaino Z-6 or Z-8

TIRE CARE: Mothers Back to Black

INTERIOR CARE:Aerospace

HAND/MACHINE: Hand

TOWELS-DRY: Meguiar's waffle weave
POLISH: Microfiber

 

I love trying basically any and all products I can get my hands on. I enjoy reading about other people's experiences and routines. I'll share my current list of products that I'm most commonly using.

CAR WASH:
I dry with two microfiber waffle weave towels with silk edges. I typically use the Poorboy's World Super Slick and Suds but there are sooo many great auto shampoos out there. I always use the two bucket method with a Grit Guard in the bottom of my bucket. My process always involved a Sheepskin Wash Mitt but I've been using the Lake Country Ulti-Mit lately. Both are very paint safe but the Ulti-Mit is so much more durable.


POLISH:
There are a lot of great polishes out there depending on what you're doing. However I think the new Menzerna polishes have really set them apart from the rest of the crowd. The Final Polish II, Intensive Polish and Power Gloss are all outstanding options. However the new Menzerna PO106FF and Super Intensive Polish (PO83) are outstanding and are easily my favorite polishes. This is pretty rare for me to say as well because usually I find products to be very close and only separated by a very small difference. These polishes have very good cutting power and leave the surface very glossy.

WAX:
Oh man this is so hard to say. I find the Poorboy's World Natty's Paste Waxes to be excellent bang for the buck product. I use the Natty's Blue on darker colors and the Natty's Red on all the other colors. However I've been using the Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax lately on red paint and it looks outstanding, but it's pricey.

MAINTENANCE SPRAY:
Poorboy's World QW+

TIRE CARE:
Clean them with the Poorboy's World Bio-APC which helps the tire accept the dressing. I like the Poorboy's World Bold n Bright as my tire dressing. I protect my wheels with the Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant as well. I can't stand scrubbing my wheels so this step makes future cleanings easier.

INTERIOR CARE:
My primary tools are the 303 Cleaner and Spot Remover and the 303 Aerospace Protectant. The 303 Cleaner and Spot Remover is what I use on anything vinyl, plastic, rubber and fabric. The 303 Protectant is the UV Protectant I use on rubber, vinyl, coated and synthetic leather, plastic and more. I use this basically all over the interior, engine bay and on the exterior trim and moldings. For leather I use the Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil and Prestine Clean. For the interior glass I use the Stoner Invisible Glass and 2X All Purpose Microfiber Towels and 1X Glass Microfiber Towel.

HAND/MACHINE:
Porter Cable 7424 or Makita 9227 with Lake Country Pads for both

TOWELS-DRY:
MICROFIBER!!!!!!!!!

These are the products I've been using most often right now but I do try and keep up to date with other options, etc. If anyone has any questions about these products or any part of the detailing process please let me know.

Greg @ Detailed Image

 

Can you still find Natty's red, i though it was a limited production thing for the time around the 4th of July...i haven't looked into it for a while. What do you think about the regulary Natty's, the white one.

If you would like to perform a miracle, can you find me some Pinnacle Paste Glaz, i almost don't care what i have to pay for it.

 

CAR WASH: Zaino or Duragloss

POLISH: Optimum OP/OC/OHC

WAX: wax=collinite or sealant=Zaino Z5pro

MAINTENANCE SPRAY: Duragloss Aquawax or Zaino Z8

TIRE CARE: Eagle One All Tire Cleaner, 303 or Zaino to protect/shine

INTERIOR CARE: damp (water) microfiber to clean...then 303 to protect. leather gets Zaino Z9/Z10

HAND/MACHINE: PC 7424 orbital for polishing...Hitachi rotary for tough vehicles

TOWELS-DRY: Target "vroom" brand big yellow drying microfiber
POLISH: Cobra microfiber (purple and blue) from autogeek

 

Yes the Poorboy's World Natty's Red was limited production. I sampled it and quickly purchased as much as I could because I loved it. We have a good amount left but it's been selling well. I find it to be an excellent choice for virtually any color paint, but I give a slight edge to the Natty's Blue on really dark paint. It spreads much easier than the white or blue and definitely has more clarity to the gloss IMO. I like the White as well but the Red is such a nice improvement that it would be hard to go back.

I can't help you on the glaze, sorry about that. Let me know if you have any other questions I can help you with.

Greg @ Detailed Image

 

CAR WASH: Zaino

POLISH: Menzerna IP, PO85rd

WAX: Menzerna FMJ, Lusso Oro

MAINTENANCE SPRAY: Zaino Z8, Adam's Detail Spray

TIRE CARE: Zaino Perfect Tire Gloss

INTERIOR CARE: 303 Aerospace; Zaino Leather in a Bottle

HAND/MACHINE: Porter Cable / Hand

TOWELS-DRY: Adam's MF

TOWELS-POLISH: Detailer's Domain 16x16 MF or DF Towels

 

CAR WASHuragloss

POLISH:Menzerna SIP/Pinnicle XMT/Optimum

WAX:Poorboy's Natty blue/Pinnicle souvaran

MAINTENANCE SPRAY:NONE..scratches paint

TIRE CARE:Hyper dressing

INTERIOR CARE:303 Aerospace

HAND/MACHINE:Machine Porter cable and Makita rotary

TOWELS-DRY:Cobra microfibers and waffle weave

 

WASH: Meguiar's NXT Generation Car Wash

POLISH: Z-AIO Zaino All-In-One

WAX: Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax

MAINTENANCE SPRAY: Zaino Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray

TIRE CARE: Meguiar's NXT Generation Insane Shine Tire Coating

INTERIOR CARE: ArmorAll Low Shine Protectant

HAND/MACHINE: Hand

TOWELS-DRY: Chamois

POLISH: Microfiber

 

I've been using "Griot's Garage" products for a couple years now. I wont use anything that you can buy at autozone or the like. I am probibly more **** than most owners about my cars finishes though.

I also use a machine polisher to apply my wax and to do the polishing.
(also made by griot's)

-Dan

 

CAR WASH: black magic

POLISH: not for me

WAX: not for me

MAINTENANCE SPRAY: black magic, meguires, zaino

TIRE CARE: lol

INTERIOR CARE: zaino tire shine

HAND/MACHINE: hand

TOWELS-DRY: absorber towel then use microfiber
POLISH: did u alredy ask that

 

Check http://www.properautocare.com for lots of info and products.

 

Car Wash:
Meguiar's Gold Class or NXT

Clay:
Meguiar's Detailing Clay with Adam's Polishes QD

Polish:
Mother's Pre-wax cleaner, Mother's Sealer & Glaze
Just picked up some Menzerna products from Detailed Image that I'm looking forward to trying out with my new PC7424 - Menzerna Power Gloss, Final Polish, & Final Polish II.

Gloss:
Adam's Polishes Brilliant Spray Glaze
Just picked up Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze from Detailed Image.

Wax:
Mother's Reflections Wax, Mother's Reflections Top Coat
More recently: Collinite 845IW (Awesome stuff!!)
Again, just picked up some products from Detailed Image - Poorboy's Natty Blue.

Maintenance Spray:
Adam's Polishes QD

Tire Care:
Meguiar's Hot Shine or Black Magic Tire Wet

Interior Care:
Dash - Meguiar's Gold Class Dash & Trim Foam
Seats - Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Spray

Windows:
Meguiar's NXT Glass Cleaner

Hand/machine:
By hand mostly.
Will be switching up to the Porter Cable 7424 that I just recently aquired from Detailed Image.

Towels - dry:
Absorber

Towels - Polish/Wax/Buffing/QD:
Microfiber for wiping off polish, wax, & Buffing & QD
100% Terry cotton towels for applying polish/wax by hand.

Yes, I realize there is some friction about Adam's and CG. I just picked up the Adam's products from local car shows such as Fabulous Fords Forever.