Hard To Find Products In Canada Help

Calogero · 07-12-07, 08:22

How about we start a thread where we name some sweet places to find hard to find products in Canada.

If you're talking about say the States (Buffalo) for the Ontario guys please mention that as well because there are a number of Canucks from out East etc...

I'll start.

Megs Foam Applicator Pads

1. Meguiars Canada
2. Pep Boys in Amherst just across the border in Buffalo

KKY · 07-12-07, 10:18

I bought my Meg's Foam Applicator Pads at AutoValue (Calgary, AB).

Invigor · 07-13-07, 09:18

I have no trouble finding any meguiar's products from autobody stores.

Menzerna professional series stuff though, I don't think exists in Canada retail outlets...I'm waiting to see what eshine is bringing in for menz. I'll be all over it like a dirty shirt if it's SIP and po106ff.

BlueZero · 07-13-07, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Invigor

Menzerna professional series stuff though, I don't think exists in Canada retail outlets...I'm waiting to see what eshine is bringing in for menz. I'll be all over it like a dirty shirt if it's SIP and po106ff.

I forgot all about them carrying Menzerna. I've been having a hard time finding SIP, everywhere is sold out. Might just have to check them out.

sneek · 07-13-07, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Invigor

I have no trouble finding any meguiar's products from autobody stores.

Menzerna professional series stuff though, I don't think exists in Canada retail outlets...I'm waiting to see what eshine is bringing in for menz. I'll be all over it like a dirty shirt if it's SIP and po106ff.

Carcaresmart
and George at thedetailingshop.com has Menz

evilWagon · 07-13-07, 12:04

Where is carcaresmart? Or is it an Etailer?

I'm having a hell of a time finding applicators (quality ones) OTC in southern ontario, Gta area.

It seems like it's all cheap simoniz crap. Even E-Shine doesn't have a very complete line of microfibers and applicators.

sneek · 07-13-07, 12:13

carcaresmart.com is an etailer in BC

99blackSE · 07-13-07, 08:40

Anyone know where we can get Duragloss products from?

FitSport · 07-14-07, 09:11

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Originally Posted by eShine

Funny because we used to carry much more but many many customers were confused and were unsure what they wanted/needed. Out of curosity, what do you think we lack as far as Microfiber/applicators?

Hi Chris, I'm actually curious how your MF towels stack up to other retailers such as Pakshak, Autogeek, Autopia, and Chemical Guys. Are both the Waffle Weaves and Tornado the exact same and just rebranded, or are we talking a completely different line? Also, don't take this as an offence, but I'm not liking your Thief glass towel. I'm getting a much better performance from Crappy Tires' Microtex glass cleaning MF towel.

For people living in GTA west. Car Buffs located in Square One Shopping Centre Mississauga sells a full line of Autoglym and Zymol products. I have to warn you though, you're going to get raped on the price. I bought the Autoglym Car Glass Polish from them because CarCareSmart was out of stock and I got raped for $18 plus taxes. Low-end Zymol waxes start at around $70 plus tax. There is also another shop that sells Zymol at decent prices located in Markham. I'll get the url when I find it. Zymol Vintage was selling for $2300 plus taxes. Zymol Royale wasn't listed though. Another thing I found was Stoner's More Shine Less Time available at any PartSource for around $8-9 or something. If you're looking for a decent sprayer bottle, Dollarama sells 32oz. sprayer bottles for - you guessed it - $1. The bottles come marked so you know how much you're putting in there. Works well when I use it as a QD bottle with my ONR QD solution and other solutions I found on here in Autopia.

FitSport · 07-14-07, 09:17

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Originally Posted by evilWagon

It seems like it's all cheap simoniz crap. Even E-Shine doesn't have a very complete line of microfibers and applicators.

Try contacting the guys at the Detailing Shop (Quebec). The Detailing Shop They have one German applicator, but you might want to ask if they can sell the MF applicators that are included in their Menzerna kits separately.

Calogero · 07-17-07, 03:10

That's the thing, you can't find any decent solid Microfibres unless you go through an e-shop or go to the States.

I haven't been happy with the Crappy Tire ones so they get used on the under body or wheel wells etc...

I wish we had more access to quality ones but ah well.

One thing I know we all have access to now is Black Wow!!!

BlueZero · 07-17-07, 03:22

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Originally Posted by TrufflePig

That's the thing, you can't find any decent solid Microfibres unless you go through an e-shop or go to the States.
I haven't been happy with the Crappy Tire ones so they get used on the under body or wheel wells etc...
I wish we had more access to quality ones but ah well.
One thing I know we all have access to now is Black Wow!!!

Do you have Target stores up there? The Vroom brand ones are pretty nice.

TrufflePig if you ever want to try any just let me know. I'd be happy to send some up to you.