Where can I buy pro detail supplies locally?

Bioman · 01-20-05, 03:06

I live in Southern California. Where can I look (yellow pages, online directory, etc) to find a detail supply store locally, so I can buy stuff like Klasse, Sonus, etc?

ntwrkguy1 · 01-20-05, 05:10

Bioman,

Not sure you'll find any local detail store that carries Klasse, Sonus, etc. CarQuest carries the professional line for Meguiar's, and you can find P21S/S100 at Harley/Honda dealers. But for the rest of it, you're probably going to have to shop online.

Maybe one of the online sites is close enough to SD to warrant a trip?

-DavidM

sQuashed · 01-20-05, 05:17

Autobac's on Beach BLVD in Stanton has the best selection of goods I have seen anywhere in California.. I dont know about Klasse and Sonus there but they do have 1Z and others. Its North of the 22 freeway on Beach

mirrorfinishman · 01-20-05, 05:24

If you are not actually a registered business you may not be able to purchase supplies directly from a professional distributor. However, you could talk to some of the detail shop owners in your area and find out where they get their pro supplies.

RedondoV6 · 01-20-05, 05:45

Check out your local body and paint shops, also your local Sherwin Williams Automotive Paint store for SOME 3M and Megs Professional products.

Upscale Detail · 01-20-05, 05:49

As a detailer, I can tell you that you will not find quality pro detailing supplies at the retail level. I found an auto parts store here in Virginia that carries some of the larger sizes of Meguiar's pro line, but as has been my experience, with few exceptions, Meguiar's is a disppointment and can't compare to the 1Z, Klasse, and Sonus products of the world. Those manufacturers do not wish to sell their products in retail stores, but distribute them from selected electronic stores. Besides, selling this stuff at the retail level presents another whole set of problems for the manufacturers.

Peggy

klnyc · 01-20-05, 06:27

Yep most of those premium products you wont find on you fav local auto retail stores. I only see few Megs item and few 3M on my local. I see S100 at the Harley Davison dealer. That was the only premium product I had seen. Those KAIO,KSG,4*,etc need go online to get them.

dcswd · 01-20-05, 01:10

Camping World is a good resource for detailing supplies too actually.

I just went to the one in my area and just looking real quickly... they had QEW, 303 areospace protectant, 303 carpet cleaner, 303 fabric guard. All of which were in smaller sizes and gallon sizes as well. They definitely wont cover every need of yours, but all of those products are excelent.

the other pc · 01-20-05, 01:31

I'm sure San Diego has plenty of auto paint stores. Some or all should have Meg's and 3M. What they don't stock they will be able to get quickly.

If you get up north to OC try Detailing Depot (a.k.a. The Carnauba Store, a.k.a. Mar-Co Distribution, don't ask me why they have three names) in Costa Mesa.

PC.

DaVW · 01-20-05, 03:35

I own a VW and I've seen Klasse products in their service dept.
It might be worth a try and call your local VW dealer and ask.