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What is you favorite line of car care products?
Back in the day there was pretty much just turtle wax... the came Armor All and we slathered our cars with the stuff... then there was the rumor that Armor All had chemicals that actually harmed the plastic/rubber it was meant to protect, but fear not, entrepreneurs swept into the market with a long list of competing products.
However that means when take a jaunt down to the auto parts store we are now confronted with an entire isle of car care products. I have kind of leaned towards the Meguiars line because they were viewed as a premium product early on. I have heard good things about Eagle one. What are you using on you car(s)? Thanks in advance!
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I use Invisible Glass aerosol for windows, Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer for non-greasy interior cleaning, Tuff Stuff for general carpet cleaning, Spot Shot aerosol for tough stains, Zaino products for wax, Pinnacle XMT for polish, and Leatherique for leather. General cleaning products from your FLAPS are ok, but for leather and paint I order the good stuff online.
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I ended up using Meguiar's mostly over the years...still have 6 - 8 bottles of various cuts from 2 to whatever #.
I'll never have to buy more. I also have - for some reason - 3 polishers/buffers...one's a Porter-Cable random orbiter. For leather, I clean with Bentley's Liquid Glycerine soap (used to use that to clean saddles & tack) and then apply Lexol. . Color Back is a product that I discovered decades ago and it is amazing for removing haze, etc. I have 3 cans/bottles of that sitting around. . 
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Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum
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Solution Finish Brings Black Back. Proper application. - YouTube
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10-02-2014, 08:26 AM
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Paint: Zaino
Black plastic: Back to Black Leather: Leatherique Plastics: 303 Aerospace Protectant
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I've tried lots of brands, all were good and I got the results I wanted from them. For me, it comes down to bang for the buck.... Chemical Guys fills the bill.
Car Wash, Wax, Polishes, Microfiber Towels and Best Auto Detail Supplies - Chemical Guys Professional Car Care Products - Wholesale and Retail |
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10-02-2014, 08:32 AM
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I have two bottles of RainX but if memory serves me it was somewhat of a pain to buff off after application. My dad always contended that with the introduction of clear coat paint jobs wax was unnecessary. I have to admit to being lazy and using the new (turtle wax) wet spray and shine, wash, spray, wipe down with a towel and car dries shiny.
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10-02-2014, 10:25 AM
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Ardex, for everything.
I may entertain Ammo next year.
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I bought here - best price any where: $4.00 . Shop Invisible Glass 22 fl oz Glass Cleaner at Lowes.com
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I've become pretty fond of the Chemical Guys stuff
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10-02-2014, 10:58 AM
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Griots.
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Griots or Chemical Guys
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10-02-2014, 01:35 PM
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Optimum No Rinse car wash (ONR)
Stoner Invisiglass Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant Collinite 845 Duragloss 951 Aquawax 303 Protectant
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Whatever is on sale at Amazon, usually between Mothers and Meguiars. Though I have a 3M scratch remover... They're probably on par with each other anyway. The important thing is to follow the instructions one he bottle. Have not tried Griots, but I have a free sample of quick shine waiting...
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Adams polishes. Have always had great results. Customer service is excellent. Email questions got answered by Adam Pitale (owner) along with great suggestions.
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10-02-2014, 02:15 PM
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Oh yeah, forgot mothers and 3M... 3M was the best back in the day, if it comes down the 3M and any other product I will go with 3M.
And yes, I swear by Back to Black for any black plastic or rubber (not the wheels). Am I the only guy who doesn't dress his tires? The shiny tire thing just never turned me on. Sure I clean the wheels... brake dust bad okay... truth be told my wife caught me walking away from my freshly washed car a laid into me "YOU SPENT ALL THAT MONEY ON THOSE *&%$*^#@ WHEELS AND YOUR NOT GOING TO CLEAN THEM!?!?" 
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Das Eos-Gone But Not Forgotten...
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