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What detail products do you use? Here is my list

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by DiamondDog, Sep 11, 2021.

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  1. DiamondDog

    DiamondDog Formula 3
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    Aug 29, 2021
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    Washing - Carpro Reset. Just it's expensive so I also use Jaxwax Graphene Soap.

    Rubber, vinyl, tires, leather. Did you know all those leather products are useless for mondern leather? There is a plastic coating that leather products don't penetrate. Can't find anything better than Carpro Perl. Dilute it to different Ratios for dash, tires, leather

    Exterior Coating - Jaxwax Graphine 9H coating maintained with Jaxwax detailing spray.

    For spot detailing I also use Wolfgang Uber Wash diluted. It's very good product and economical when diluted

    Wheels wheel woolies (get the real ones). Never really use wheel cleaner as I wash weeks whenver I wash car and ceramic brakes don't leave dust

    I use and AR electric pressure washer to wash and a leaf blower to dry to avoid contact as much as possible.


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  2. DiamondDog

    DiamondDog Formula 3
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    Just to clarify, the detail spray I use for exterior is Jaxwax Graphene detail spray. I apply every couple more months. Takes about 15 minutes. Can be used as a stand-alone product as well

    I use Jaxwax Ultimate wheel cleaner on my other cars. The Ferrari has such wide wheel openings, it's a breeze to use soap and water and a wheel woolies and a wash mit. But for other cars I use it. It changes color with the metal particles embedded in your wheels and it's the only color changing wheel cleaner that smells ok




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  3. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

    Mar 23, 2004
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    New Jersey
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    Paint and Body: Zaino Products
    Wheels: Sonax
    Glass: Sprayway

    I give my car a quick detail every time I take it out. Roughly spend 45 mins to an hour
    I don’t really think you need expensive products to make your car look great.
     
  4. DiamondDog

    DiamondDog Formula 3
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    Zaino is a good product. Big in the 90's. People would take sides on Zaino vs Zymol vs Finish First vs Klasse in the 90's over these products and get super passionate about it. I was a Finish First Guy personally and before that, Zymol carnubas.

    Zaino is a synthetic polymer. Might want tomtry Jescsr Powerlock. More modern version of Zaino that everyone pretty much raves about. About the same price

    Sonax is pretty expensive. But good. Try the Jaxwax Ultimate Wheel cleaner. Removes embedded iron and smells better than the competitors that do the same




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  5. aseweepay

    aseweepay Formula Junior

    Feb 1, 2004
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    Mid-West
    For years I used Griots products….but more recently I’ve been using a variety of products from AMMO NYC and am really impressed. For the motorcycles I use both the AMMO products and I also really like the cleaner from Klock Werks. https://getklocked.com/shine-werks
     
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  6. cls

    cls Formula 3

    Jun 12, 2007
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    Add Carpro Reload to your regimen.
    I also just used Carpro Clearcut which was amazing.
     
  7. DiamondDog

    DiamondDog Formula 3
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    I used Reload for many years. I found it didn't last that long. I love Carpro products BTW. I moved over to Jaxwax Graphene Detail Spray. It label is a misleading as it more of a recharging coating and can also be used as a stand alone. Lasts and very good hydrophobic properties

    https://www.jaxwax.com/collections/graphene/products/graphene-detailer



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  8. ag512bbi

    ag512bbi F1 Veteran
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  9. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

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    Depends which car I’m detailing. I use pinnacle sovereign carnauba on my TdF 458 as it gives a deep gloss but Jescar Powerlock on the other cars for longer protection with a good shine.

    Use Carpro Reload as a detail spray.

    I use Zaino leather care as it seems to work on the leather and smells like leather.


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  10. Zamboniman308

    Zamboniman308 Formula Junior

    Feb 2, 2020
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    Chicago IL
    Griot's Speed Shine was a life changing product when I discovered it. Prior I was always a traditional wet wash guy. I'm all in if there is a better one to try.
     
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  11. Tifoso Ferrari

    Tifoso Ferrari Formula Junior

    Nov 7, 2005
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    Gianni Cagate
  12. msdesignltd

    msdesignltd F1 World Champ
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    I love All Gliptone Products.
     
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  13. GasAdams

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    Jun 17, 2020
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    I like all of Adam's products: adamspolishes.com

    It's professional stuff and rebranded by many other companies. I'm lucky living in Denver, because they are nearby! Great stuff.
     
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  14. Level7

    Level7 Karting

    Dec 19, 2020
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    Based on some of the recommendations, I purchased Carpro Reset - 500ml Intensive Car Shampoo from Amazon for approx $19.00. I am no expert when it comes to car detailing, but after experimenting on my wife's 13 year old Mercedes, she immediately noticed a difference. And, she rarely notices when I clean her car! I am attaching a photo. My guess is that the 500ml will last a very long time as you only use two cap fulls per 5 gallons, so the cost per wash is negligible. I am not sure how long the finish will hold, but so far so good. I am happy with the product. BTW - this car is not ceramic coated. I have been using a very basic carnauba wax - twice a year.

    PS My wife also feels vindicated in her purchase and justification of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners - says the same logic applies - invest in good hair and car care products!;)

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  15. DiamondDog

    DiamondDog Formula 3
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    This is probably the best shampoo out there and you wont be disappointed. Its just really expensive. Then again. any shampoo is cheap compared to paint correction at a detailer!

    I use Jaxwax Foaming graphene shampoo. I think you will really like it. Its very economical if you buy in the 1 gallon size. I use 3 oz in a foam cannon and 3 oz in a bucket for contact washing.

    If you want a better smelling shampoo, get their ceramic shampoo. Both leave a little ceramic coating on your car. Graphene is the new technology, but not sure if I notice the difference between the two and I have used both.
     
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  16. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
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    This is excellent information. Thanks guys


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  18. 360Tom

    360Tom Formula 3

    May 9, 2013
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    Lately I’ve been using chemical guys soaps. They sell them by the gallon and they have excellent foaming characteristics. Very well priced. Most of the products now seem to be very good. I’ve tried everything listed here except jaxwax brand. Haven’t heard of it before. Some manufacturers make waxes that better suite particular colors as I have found
     

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