01-14-2012, 10:49 PM
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I always use Meguiars products. Do a great job.
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01-16-2012, 06:23 PM
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They have a BUNCH of stuff, what exactly were you looking for. I Love their microfiber towels and the Stripper Sent is awesome.
A lot of their products are alike and i find it hard to sort through most of it so that is why i haven't bought a whole lot
I do want to try the Pete's 53 wax though
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01-16-2012, 08:42 PM
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Yeah, i noticed a bunch of their products are similar and they do have a ton of stuff which makes it hard to decide. I just made an initial order of Bare Bones UnderCarriage Spray, a Grit Guard for my wash bucket, some Natural Shine and some other little things.
I will have to look through their site some more to figure out what i will order next. That is one thing i did like about Griot's Garage. The way they label and list everything makes sense. They also have a detailer's guide that walks you through everything step by step, so you know what you need depending on how bad of shape your paint is in.
This is a great example of their products in action.
Chemical Guys Exterior Detail - YouTube
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01-17-2012, 12:35 AM
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I use this before layering on a dedicated sealant such as Blackfire; it really helps to bring the paint to life.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Chem Guys Butter Wax is nice as well, but it does not last as long as others out there such as Duragloss 105.
I am also a big fan of their 6.5" polishing/buffing pads. They tend to last longer than Lake Country's pads.
Chem Guys is used much more over in Britain, who tend to like all the Chem Guys products.
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01-17-2012, 02:59 PM
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I was torn between the EZ-Creme and Prima Amigo, ended up with a bunch of the amigo. description is very similar and I really do like the way my car looks when its finished.
I have also heard good things about their pads but I have quite a few of the LC 5.5 and 3.5 pads and have yet to render them unusable. I just bought a Flex w/ 6.5 pads and im going to use it for the first time this wknd. If I can knock down some time polishing that would be awesome.
what machine are u using with the 6.5 pads?
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01-17-2012, 07:29 PM
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I am hoping one day Santa brings me a Flex 3401. I am still using the Porter Cable, have been for five years.
My brother, who used to cut his teeth as a pro detailer, still has two 3401s in his arsenal. I would say if you have ever used a polisher before such as the PC, Griots, or Meg, the Flex takes 20% less force to achieve the same results when polishing and does it in a shorter time. You will enjoy it. My brother won't let me borrow one, the greedy kin he is.
One product that I have had great results with in the last year is this Paint Cleaner by Sonax. It acts as an AIO; good durability and goes on well using a LC black pad. The stuff works well on softer paints used by Toyota:
Amazon.com: Sonax 202241-755 Paint Cleaner: Automotive
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01-17-2012, 09:09 PM
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That flex does look really nice. I have been using my Porter Cable for about 12 years, or at least i was before we had twins 4 years ago. Now that they are older and can play around on their own i am getting back into the detailing.
Here was a post i had made few years ago after a good detailing weekend.
Griot's Garage treatment.....glamour shots....
I can't wait to get it back in that shape.
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01-17-2012, 09:32 PM
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Good to know on the sonax. I'm still relatively new on the detailing. Been at it a little over a year. Started with the PC. I felt like my OCD was fighting with my ADD. I got great results but I lose enthusiasm. When i got into he correction I used megs 105/orange and 205/white followed by menz powerlock. The black Toyota uses is SOOOO soft I look at it wrong and it is marred. My last polish session I used menz 85rd and it came out wonderful but again, easily marred. I really want to paint my runner with harder paint.
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01-17-2012, 09:38 PM
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Momo. Looks great. A lot has changed in 4 yrs I'm sure I use my polish sessions for a de-stress. I get a kick out of people Asking me if I just got it painted.
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01-17-2012, 11:30 PM
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Stay away from the Menz. It will mar soft paint quite easily if the correct setup is not used. On a BMW, Mercedes, Audis and most Chevys, Menz products are excellent. But not for Toyotas or Hondas or their offspring.
I would go back to using the Megs twins, starting with 205 first and a white pad. If the 205 does not work, then make your way to using the 105 and orange pad. For both to work well, a little pressure is needed than with most other detailing products. Then I would seal it with DP Poli coat or Megs 21 or NXT, provided you do not live in a humid climate for the Megs.
Good luck with the Flex.
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01-18-2012, 12:27 AM
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I agree with most of the Menz lineup on soft paint but, from what i researched on the 85rd (a VERY mild polish) on soft paint with a LC flat white or tangerine hydro it was a perfect match. I did just that (with a PC) and it came out wonderful. No haze and no marring, and a clean mirror finish.
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03-22-2012, 11:58 AM
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chemical guys are good products. They lack a lot in the marketing department so people overlook them in favour of Megs, Griots, etc.
IMO the best price: performance stuff is Poorboys, its right around the same price as chem guys, but a little better (again IMO)
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04-19-2012, 05:33 PM
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I started using their stuff after the guy that details my boat turned me on to it. I use the V-7 spray stuff after washes and it does wonders. Super easy to use and it keeps the paint slick. I also use the all in one polish shine sealant. I still follow up with a wax at the end and I also use my porter cable D/A to apply and remove.
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