where do you guys get your detail supplies from? and what waxs and cleaners seem to work the best..there has to be something better out there then the stuff at target...this place to have some good stuff.http://www.jorgensgarage.com/home.php.tks
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That site seems to put their sticker on a lot of other brands and do a lot of private label with chemical guys.
I tend to buy from topoftheline, autogeek.net, autopia, properautocare, danase, finish kare and detailers paradise. have had good luck with all of them.
What type of supplies are you looking for and maybe I can help?
I tend to buy from topoftheline, autogeek.net, autopia, properautocare, danase, finish kare and detailers paradise. have had good luck with all of them.
What type of supplies are you looking for and maybe I can help?
General Lee
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topoftheline.com is a very good resource
JohnZ
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I don't agonize over what the "right" waxes, cleaners, polishes, etc. are any more - life is too short. I've settled on Meguiar's "Gold Class" liquid - EZ on, EZ off, great gloss and depth, lasts a driving season here. I get enough Quick-Detailers and shine-m-up products in car show goodie bags that I never have to buy anything any more. Might step up to their "NXT" if I ever run out of what I have now, and that's not likely to happen any time soon. 
Name brand stuff, Meguiars, Lexol, etc. walmart or target, fancy goop I look for lowest shipped price, and its always good to check threads about the products on enthusiast sites in case some kind of group buy or discount from some vendor is available. I like Rejex better than wax, and tend to buy simple green by the gallon and use it everyplace in various dilutions.
mrodgers
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Just a lurker here. Actually, just found this site the other day and I'm enjoying reading through....
I don't go for the specialty expensive stuff, I've never tried anything expensive. Years ago, I've gone through just about every product on the regular store shelves. I've done Mothers, Mequirs, turtle wax, etc. I found Eagle One, the product was "The Wet Look". I had a POS Geo Storm, teal colored at the time. I literally changed the color from the greenish blue it was originally to an absolute beautiful deeper blue. My car would change shades as the day wore on. I used "The Wet Look" twice a year to polish the paint, and waxed with Eagle One's Caranuba paste wax. I loved that stuff. Made the paint sooooo silky smooth.
Unfortunately, I've since have not been able to find Eagle One products for a few years now. I have no idea if they still are making products or not. I've been stuck in a rut with buying used vehicles the last 10 years due to finances, but have recently bought my first new truck since 1992 (wife's first new car ever) and would love to detail it with my old Eagle One products. But, I can't find them anywhere in the stores any more.
Searching the net, it seems that all you can get is spray on wax from Eagle One and car wash. A shame as I don't want to use anything else but the old Eagle One Wet polish and caranuba wax. Nothing was as silky that I've tried as their caranuba wax.
I don't go for the specialty expensive stuff, I've never tried anything expensive. Years ago, I've gone through just about every product on the regular store shelves. I've done Mothers, Mequirs, turtle wax, etc. I found Eagle One, the product was "The Wet Look". I had a POS Geo Storm, teal colored at the time. I literally changed the color from the greenish blue it was originally to an absolute beautiful deeper blue. My car would change shades as the day wore on. I used "The Wet Look" twice a year to polish the paint, and waxed with Eagle One's Caranuba paste wax. I loved that stuff. Made the paint sooooo silky smooth.
Unfortunately, I've since have not been able to find Eagle One products for a few years now. I have no idea if they still are making products or not. I've been stuck in a rut with buying used vehicles the last 10 years due to finances, but have recently bought my first new truck since 1992 (wife's first new car ever) and would love to detail it with my old Eagle One products. But, I can't find them anywhere in the stores any more.
Searching the net, it seems that all you can get is spray on wax from Eagle One and car wash. A shame as I don't want to use anything else but the old Eagle One Wet polish and caranuba wax. Nothing was as silky that I've tried as their caranuba wax.
KnightFire
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I'm a Zaino-aholic, so of course I suggest www.zainostore.com, however I'm also very partial to Adam's Polish: www.adamspolishes.com (I use a combination of both systems for my vehicles).
These are both top shelf products, if your incredibly **** about the finish on your vehicles, either of these is an outstanding choice. As far as other supplies, I normally use www.autogeek.net
HTH
These are both top shelf products, if your incredibly **** about the finish on your vehicles, either of these is an outstanding choice. As far as other supplies, I normally use www.autogeek.net
HTH
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BreBar21
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I really like Poorboy's products. I prefer sealants to wax as they last longer and can be better layered. After polishing, I usually use Poorboy's EX-P and sometimes top with a carnauba like Natty's Blue or Pinnacle Souveran. I've detailed cars for a few years now, so I've tried a bunch of stuff and keep going back to those. I also generally order from autogeek. I used to be local to them, so I could just go in the store and pick up anything. That was really nice.
There are A LOT of really good products out there. Like most things, the end product is directly related to the initial prep. Things like claying and polishing before the wax/sealant will make it look a whole lot better.
There are A LOT of really good products out there. Like most things, the end product is directly related to the initial prep. Things like claying and polishing before the wax/sealant will make it look a whole lot better.
cork
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Autogeek, Excel Detail, Pakshak, Danase, Brilex solutions, I could go on and on. I enjoy keeping my vehicles looking their best.
GT350RC
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Of course, if you happen to live in an area where you can't use water, you can always go waterless: it can also be used as a quick detailer - its the original and it's in my sig.
wythors
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I'm a diehard fan of Griot's Garage. All of their stuff is made in-house, in the USA. This is what my wife's Cobra looked like after claying, polishing and waxing with their stuff.
fotoflojoe
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I highly reccomend The Detailed Image. They are a sponsor on another forum that I'm a member of. Greg, one of the owners, is a great guy - he'll definitely steer you in the right direction. Their prices are pretty good too.
M3Pilot
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I've used all sorts of stuff for the past 45 years & although there are other good products available,Zaino is my favorite.