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08-05-05, 12:18
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Where do Canadians buy detailing gear?
Aside from ordering online from the States, where do you guys order your stuff from? I've been to Canadian Tire and Autosource and both pretty much suck if you want good bonnets, a wide range of supplies, good brushes, or really anything of any quality aside from a few luckily stocked Megs products.
I'm getting a little sick of paying duty and really high shipping costs. Anyone have any ideas?
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08-05-05, 12:33
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Smuggling.
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08-05-05, 01:23
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:P
I was afraid that was the answer I'd get.
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08-05-05, 01:26
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Automotive Paint Supply places are really your only bet, and then you're limited to only Meguiars/3M and Farcela.
However, Meguiars products are top notch so at the very least, you can get high quality polish in Canada no problem.
There are 3 or 4 reputable online Canadian vendor's as well.
In Toronto, Zaino can be had at The Barber's Chair. Klasse is quickly being found as well.
Paco
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08-05-05, 01:31
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Nuckin Futs
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lol yeah either smuggle them or they this place www.eshine.ca
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08-05-05, 02:28
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I'm in Toronto, so any good local store recomendations are appreciated. It isn't the polish and wax so much that I'm worried about (although I haven't been able to find Meg's DACP), but the lack of PC bonnets and good buffing towels. Any ideas for those?
Er, nm. I just followed the link to eShine. Looks like I found what I was looking for. Thanks! |
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08-05-05, 06:23
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Buffing towels I've always purchased online and I'd highly recommend doing the same.
As for pads, if you are willing to drive out to Mississauga or Brampton - you can get 3M or Meguiars pads at Cmax.
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08-05-05, 09:56
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Oh, there is actually one in North York I didn't even know about. Nice, I'll have to check that out this weekend. Thanks fellas.
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08-06-05, 06:06
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You can get #83 (DACP) from NAPA.
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08-06-05, 08:33
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Dude you can find everything in Canada, you just have to look.
I found out the hard way last year when I was looking for LC pads, the guy was right in front of me !
I'am not disclosing my sources ! ....LoL
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08-07-05, 08:24
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OK here's one for you. When I moved here from California I brought some Optimum polish with me, but am running low. I've looked but can't find any locally or online (in Canada), ideas?
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08-07-05, 04:06
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Carvista Inc.
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www.eshine.ca
I'm sure Chris could source out anything for you.
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