Comprehensive Product Recommendation Guide

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by redirish

Thanks for taking the time to write this all up! AWESOME!

It was mostly just the links that took so long!

You're welcome Autopia and Adam's! Lol

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[menendez1293]

Thanks I will be sure to use this list for when I stock up on supplies. Just out of curiously have you ever tried Surf City Garage? I have used them for a while but I feel like I have seen a decline in products to make them cheaper to put them in stores likes Walmart so I am looking at changing brands. I will still use Surf City garage for my DD but want the good stuff for the Camaro. I was looking at Adams but am open to other options so I am for sure gonna take your considerations in

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Thanks I will be sure to use this list for when I stock up on supplies. Just out of curiously have you ever tried Surf City Garage? I have used them for a while but I feel like I have seen a decline in products to make them cheaper to put them in stores likes Walmart so I am looking at changing brands. I will still use Surf City garage for my DD but want the good stuff for the Camaro. I was looking at Adams but am open to other options so I am for sure gonna take your considerations in

I actually haven't. That's one I have not tried.

I want to get some of the AMMO products to try.

Edit: Man, I hope this idea of mine goes through. Stay tuned

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[ChadG]

Good writeup CD07, glad to see Wolf's Body Wrap got some love. It's a pain to remove, but it is really slick, holds up really well and seems to last forever.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by ChadG

Good writeup CD07, glad to see Wolf's Body Wrap got some love. It's a pain to remove, but it is really slick, holds up really well and seems to last forever.

I agree with you. The only reason it wasn't the number one choice was the more involved application process.

[otter]

Thanks for the great write up. It's nice to have all that info in one place.

[WiSSDiver]

Excellent write up Matt. Mods, this should be a sticky.

This is a perfect thread for the novice detailers to start after they've cut their teeth on some of the other suggestions and are ready to step it up.

[its a syn]

Will be back here soon as it warms up and can release the beast from its winter cage! lol!! Great write up.

[SSeric]

Great post. Couple of these have been on my list of things to try.

[CamaroDreams07]

Thanks guys. Glad it helped some.

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[Dznts]

awesome info and great write up!

[ChadG]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Washing

Soap-

Winner: Optimum Car Wash- I'm kind of obsessed with finding the perfect car shampoo. I've tried dozens, and I can't beat Optimum. It foams amazingly, it rinses very clean, it has a high degree of lubricity and it's very affordable. You will love this in your foam gun, as well. I buy this by the gallon.


Wash Media-

Winner: Dodo Juice Wookie Mitt- This thing is seriously soft on your paint. It's made of long nap Merino wool, so it keeps the dirt away from the paint and slathers on tons of soapy water each time. I'd use one in the shower if they weren't so expensive

Honorable Mentions: Adam's Wash Pad- I actually like the wash pads a lot because they transfer more soap than a merino wool mitt does. It gets second place because they quickly become rough to the touch, and therefore have to be replaced often. Good price, though.

Paint Decontamination


Iron Removal-

Winner: Car Pro Iron X- This stuff smells like liquid death, but it is effective and easy to use. Makes short work of iron filings stuck in your paint, and turns purple as it reacts so you can see it working. Pair it with a sponge like this


Glass Care


Glass Sealant-

Winner: GTechniq G1 Clear Vision- G1 is a revolution in glass coatings. It lasts up to 3 years (claimed) and beads water flawlessly. Also keeps bugs and other stuff from sticking to the glass. It has a steep learning curve and is far from the easiest thing out there to use, but if you can master it you won't be disappointed. I have 6 months on mine and it's still working like a champ.

Honorable Mention: GTechniq G5 (especially good over G1), Adam's Glass Sealant

Well, there it is. I'll try to keep this list updated as new things impress me enough to make the cut. Hope this helps at least a couple people out there.

-Matt

Might have to try out that Optimum Car Wash next time I order, still have a gallon of Adam's left.

A few extra questions:

Is that Wookie mitt any different than Adam's Murino Wash mitt?

You're so right about the Iron X, it literally smells like a bucket of zombie a-holes!

Isn't that GTechniq glass sealant the one that you said was really hard to apply?

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by ChadG

Might have to try out that Optimum Car Wash next time I order, still have a gallon of Adam's left.

A few extra questions:

Is that Wookie mitt any different than Adam's Murino Wash mitt?

You're so right about the Iron X, it literally smells like a bucket of zombie a-holes!

Isn't that GTechniq glass sealant the one that you said was really hard to apply?

I'm not sure actually. I used to have an Adams wool mitt but I'll refrain from judging because I can't really remember. I'd need them side by side, but my guess is they're pretty similar.

And yes, the G1 is an absolute beast to apply your first time. Huge learning curve but so worth it. I was an early adopter so the IPA tip wasn't around when I applied. Would've made it much easier.

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[Forte]

Wow, incredible list and very well formatted so it's easy to understand.

I know you've helped me in the past and this will be something I will reference when I finally feel up to polishing.

Sticky, this must be.