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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Your detailing arsenal

I thought it would be nice to see what some of you guys use on your cars... (exterior)

Here's my list:

P21s wax
Blue Corral Wash
Invisible Glass
A2Z Wheel Cleaner
Eagle one wet tire shine
Four Star Ultimate Swirl Mark Remover
Klasse Twins (clean, polish, protect)
Claymagic clay bar and spray
Four Star Ultimate Gloss Enhancer

 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Zaino Z2 and Z7 deep gloss enhancer. I never wipe the car down as to avoid the micro scratches that inevitably appear if you do wipe it down with towels, microfibres, shammy's and the like. I use nature to dry the car....130 mph wind blown from my toro super blower. Wheels I use a brush and soap. Glass I use Glass plus...
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Meguiar's #83, #82, #81, #7, Detailer Super Degreaser,
Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax, NXT Metal Polysh, Gold Class Wax, NXT car wash, leather cleaner & conditioner, clay bar, G-100 DA, Cleaner Wax, Endurance Tire Gloss,
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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detailers cell phone number!
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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P21S Auto Shampoo
P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
Two Absorbers
5 100% Griots Cotton cloths
Clean Bucket
Water
Couple of hottie neighbors to oogle
Sun or clouds, no rain
More Shine Less Time for Tires
Invisible Glass
Lexol Leather Cleaner
Lexol Leather Conditioner
Rejex from BumperPlugs.com
Vinylex
In wall vac
Couple of microfiber towels if needed
P21S Paint Cleaner if needed
3M Hand Glaze if needed
Lint Roller for canvas top
Porsche Canvas top cleaner
Bottle of Goose in freezer

Of course, only a few of these items are used regularly (like the hotties) but hey, you asked for the list.

 
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I have a detail shop/hand wash. I'd crash the bandwith if I listed all the chemicals I have.
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Zaino ZFX, Z2,Z5,Z6
Armor All
Lexol Leather Conditioner
Ragtopp Sealant
Megauirs Car Wash
 
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Nano Wax by Meguire

On this same subject I just used the new "nano-wax" by Meguire. I was pretty impressed by the ease it went on and how it ended up looking.

Anyone else have impressions?
 
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*P21S ---> Auto Wash/Paintwork Cleaner/Wax/Wheel Cleaner/Metal Polish

*Big Blue Towel
*Vinylex
*Black Again
*Meguiar's Final Inspection
*Invisible Glass
*Microfiber towels
*California Car Duster (for the car)
*Mini California Car Duster (for the wheels)
*!00% cotton wash mitts
 
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My routine when detailing:

Wash with dish soap (using Griots sheep mitt)
Clay with Pinnacle clay
Menzerna IP and FP if needed
Klasse AIO
Klasse SG
P21S paste wax
Eimann Fabrik tire gel
Eimann Fabrik window cleaner
303 aerospace protectant on interior
Plexus on gauge plastics
Griots leather conditioner

Wash car normally with P21S wash, and quick detail with Sonus, or if I did the P21S wax, Pinnacle. Use a separate sheep skin mitt for the wheels and brakes.
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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Re: Nano Wax by Meguire

Originally posted by Garey Cooper
On this same subject I just used the new "nano-wax" by Meguire. I was pretty impressed by the ease it went on and how it ended up looking.

Anyone else have impressions?
Nano wax is made my Eagle One...

Meguiar's has the NXT tech wax which is my favorite wax right now..
 
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PLEASE DO NOT USE DISHWASHER SOAP ON YOUR CARS!!! Dishwasher soap is nothing more than a degreaser. Would you use engine cleaner on your clearcoat???
 
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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Re: Nano Wax by Meguire

Originally posted by Garey Cooper
On this same subject I just used the new "nano-wax" by Meguire. I was pretty impressed by the ease it went on and how it ended up looking.

Anyone else have impressions?

Nano Wax is an Eagle Product. I thought it was avg. Good store bought product.






As for me, i've got to much to list
 


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